We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Winner: 5-8 year olds

Phoebe Raft My crown

Age 8

5-8 year olds

I painted a self-portrait of the day my mum did my hair in a braided crown for my first day of school. I always feel like my best self when I wear my hair like this, like I can do anything!