The Award

Recipients of an Asia Pacific Screen Award will receive a unique work of art to acknowledge their achievement—a symbol common to all cultures and civilisation—the urn, the vase or, the vessel. As one of the world’s oldest art forms the vessel is seen as an appropriate symbol of multicultural diversity in the Asia-Pacific region.

“The design this year focuses on a common thread between many of the countries and cultures of this vast region. I took inspiration from the sense of harmony, balance and colour evident in many of the traditional art forms of Asia-Pacific, drawing on the rich history and natural beauty of the region. In developing the palette for the vessels, I referenced my vivid memories of my own travels through Asia, the greens of a south east Asian jungle, the rich jades and russets of ancient Chinese ceramics, the golden hues prevalent in the art and architecture of Thailand, and the brilliant colours of festivals and celebrations festooned with multi-coloured lanterns and vibrant embellishments. The Awards are a very personal interpretation of my own reflections on the colour and culture of Asia-Pacific and one that I hope is shared and enjoyed by the recipients this year.” - Joanna Bone RCA, Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane artist Joanna Bone is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London and one of Australia’s leading glass artists. She is the only Queenslander to have won Australia’s Ranamok National Glass Prize and has exhibited widely. Her work can be found in prominent national and international collections. Joanna Bone’s exquisite glass vessels are presented to winners in each award category.