2025 Young Archie finalist

Big Congratulations to Mia Li (Year 6), for having her intriguing work ‘My Curious Spirit’ selected for the Young Archies exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Mia began by entering the MLC Junior School Portrait Competition where her work was selected to enter the Young Archies competition, and we were delighted to hear, that out of over 3200 entries her work will now be hanging in exhibition alongside many world famous artists!

You can see Mia’s work at the gallery from Saturday 10 May until the Sunday 17 August 2025, but before you go, check out Mia’s work alongside the other Young Archies finalists on the link below.
Young Archie competition 2025

And below is Mia’s winning entry along with her artist statement. We can’t wait to see how Mia’s art develops in the future!

My curious spirit
Mia Li (Year 6)

“When I was little, I had a favourite stuffed toy. I would often hug it and bite it. This portrait blends my memory of biting the toy’s ear with things from my imagination. Half of my face transforms into my favourite animal – a cat. Cats are curious and adventurous, always wanting to explore and discover. This represents my way of seeing the world – mixing real experience with fantasy.”

– Marian Doull
Teacher