Overview

• The $100,000 award was announced Friday at a Vancouver ceremony recognizing a B.C. artist of national and international standing.
• Audain Foundation chair Michael Audain called the impact of Jungen’s work undeniable.
• The prize is presented by the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, which will show works by recipients, including Jungen, in a November exhibition.
• Five Audain Travel Awards of $7,500 each were also presented to support career-enriching experiences for art students.
• Jungen’s bronze Couch Monster is installed outside the Art Gallery of Ontario and was the last piece completed in his Okanagan studio before 2021 wildfires destroyed the property.