Amanda, of Batemans Bay High School, is the winner of this years student sculpture competition. Her piece is called ‘Guardian Wolf’, and it's on display in Forever Fashion, as part of the Sculpture on Clyde’s CBD sculpture walk.

Amanda said her love of animals inspired the work.

“I’ve always had a passion for animals and wolves especially,” she said.

“Wolves are also in my HSC work.  I didn’t want the wolf to be feral, so I picked lots of bright colours but I still wanted the wolf to be natural.”

She said her favourite part of sculpting was that it was a forgiving medium.

“I just love how if you mess up, you can re-do it, and it’s the process of making your own texture,” she said.

“I’m happy with my end results, but I can still see a lot of flaws. I’m grateful that people appreciate my art.”

Frances Harmey, Sculpture on Clyde committee member, said it was important to foster young talent.

"We were so impressed by the quality of work and the thoughtfulness of the pieces,” Ms Harmey said. 

"We'd love to think that these junior sculptors will one day compete for the major Sculpture on Clyde prize and be featured along our foreshore as part of the Sculpture Walk, which will grow this year with the $50,000 Acquisitive prize."