ILDIKO HAMMOND

Ildiko is a distinguished contemporary Australian painter, specialising predominantly in portraiture. Born and raised in Sydney to Hungarian parents, she currently conducts her artistic endeavors in Lismore, Australia. Ildiko has maintained a professional status in the art world since her graduation in 1992 from the esteemed National Arts School in Sydney.

Her artistic achievements include being a Selected Finalist in the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (EMSLA), securing a place as a finalist in the Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize 2018, and attaining the position of a selected Semi-Finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize in 2019.

Notably, the zenith of Ildiko's career was achieved through her recognition as a Selected Finalist in the esteemed Portia Geach Memorial Art Award, colloquially referred to as the "Female Archibald Prize," for three consecutive years 2018, 2019, and 2020. These accolades underscore her contributions to the field of portraiture and contemporary artistry.

The profound impact of the Lismore floods in 2022 marked a transformative moment, compelling Ildiko to reevaluate and redefine her artistic narrative.