COOL CORROSION Modern architecture and classical frescoes have informed Mason Kimber’s approach to abstraction. Cornice/contour (Sapphire) (left) forms part of his debut at Sophie Gannon Gallery. May 9-26. sophiegannongallery. com.au Media watch

CONG RATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS of Belle Artstart 2018! Sponsored by Belle Property and Studio Gallery Melbourne, the competition awarded first prize of $10,000 to Angus Hamra for his work Sleepwalker, second prize of $5000 to Joshua Charadia for Untitled, and third prize of $2500 to Alessandra Joseph for Ellery Creek. Belle Artstart entrants must be aged 16-25, paint on the same size canvas and be willing to sell their work. Of the 80 entries received, a record number sold on the night at the February event held at Totem Road’s furniture and homewares emporium in Paddington, Sydney. Judges were Don Garvan, owner of Totem Road; Michael Reid, art expert and director of Michael Reid Gallery; Fiona Biondi, director of client services, Belle Property; Kerry Armstrong, artist and owner of Kerry Armstrong Art; and Belle editor Tanya Buchanan and deputy editor Harry Roberts.