Our 2026 Judges

  • BOBBI LOCKYER - Cossack Art Awards 2026 Judge

    BOBBI LOCKYER

    Bobbi Lockyer is a proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyul Nyul and Yawuru woman, an internationally acclaimed artist, photographer and designer born on Kariyarra Country and based in Larrakia Country. Her work is known for its vibrant colours, strong cultural storytelling and deep connection to Country, community and identity.

    Bobbi was named National NAIDOC Artist of the Year in 2021 and has collaborated with major organisations across Australia, creating artwork that celebrates culture, empowerment and social justice.

    Her practice spans fine art, photography, illustration, fashion design and public art, with a focus on creating meaningful visual stories that uplift her community.

  • GREGORY PRYOR - Cossack Art Awards 2026 Judge

    GREGORY PRYOR

    Gregory Pryor is an artist, writer and academic based in Boorloo, Perth, Western Australia, with a career in art practice and education spanning over 35 years.

    He has been the recipient of numerous state and national grants, residencies and prizes, most recently as a winner of the 2021 Splash contemporary watercolour award, at the McClelland Art Gallery, Victoria.

    His work is featured in the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), Queensland Art Gallery and numerous important corporate and private collections.

    Pryor works as a lecturer and is the academic lead in visual art at Edith Cowan University.

  • PETER BARKER - Cossack Art Awards 2026 Judge

    PETER BARKER

    Peter Barker Fine Artist creates oil paintings that provide the viewer with a truly unique experience. He blends atmospheric effects to express his thoughts which encompass narrative, history and humanism.

    His paintings will take you on a journey exploring memory, imagination and life. Peter has exhibited widely in Australia and overseas and been a finalist in many prestigious art awards.

    He is renowned for his high quality, thought provoking beautiful paintings. He is based in Fremantle, Western Australia where he also runs and directs the Perth Art Academy located on High Street, Fremantle WA where he teaches and passes on traditional and contemporary painting techniques.