Winner Announced

There was an artistic buzz at Multiplex’s Westmead Connectivity Centre last week when the winners of the inaugural Westmead Redevelopment Photography Competition were announced.

From more than 790 entries, 26 photographs were selected to be installed in the new Central Acute Services Building, which Multiplex will complete later this year.

The winning entry was awarded to 39 year-old Federico Rekowski (pictured above) for his photograph titled Flow of Time. The black and white piece captures a popular tree landscape in Tuscany, which was first made famous as a screen saver for Windows XP.

“I wanted to reflect that the trees are still standing but time has gone by," Federico said. "I took two photos and joined them at the bottom so it looks like it’s moving like a wave.

“Art brings people together, which is why I think this is a brilliant initiative. Hospitals are usually sterile so having art on the walls moves people and creates a better atmosphere.”

The photography competition was part of the Westmead Redevelopment’s Art and Culture Strategy, which recognises and supports the role of art in health and healing.