‘I don’t just paint like a photo... I paint what I love’.
Wendy Stokes and Stephen Killick praised Luke Baker’s piece, Little Bay, for its commitment to a moment in time. For Luke, the recognition is not just an accolade - it’s fuel.
Three highlights…
Young people brought their friends and parents and grandparents into the gallery, and you could tell by the light in their eyes: this exhibition hit the mark.
High school student wins 2025 Luminance Young Artist Award
Port Macquarie high school student Luke Baker (St Columba Anglican School) has won the 2025 Luminance Young Artist Award for his painting of Little Bay and the iconic Port Macquarie Lighthouse.