Art has a magical way of bringing communities together and this year’s Resident Art competition was no exception. Since its inception in 2020, the event has continued to inspire creativity and connection among residents. With over 204 submissions from talented residents across 61 villages, the 2025 competition theme was 'Kindness'.
The response was overwhelming and the interpretations of kindness were as diverse as they were beautiful. From vibrant paintings to stunning photography and handcrafted pieces, each artwork reflected the true essence of compassion, generosity and harmony between people, nature and animals.
To celebrate this incredible talent, here are the 13 winners, along with the Residents’ Choice Award, that are featured in the 2026 Art Calendar gifted to all residents. All entries are showcased in a special hardcover coffee table book displayed at all Keyton villages.
Kindness – being friendly, generous and considerate — makes communities and the world, a better place. My quilt represents these qualities. Sadie, my sewing machine, has stitched many quilts for family and friends, for babies in hospital, for communities recovering from drought, fire and flood and for residents in nursing homes. The flowers represent my garden. I love to pick a bunch and give them to loved ones, showing them I care.
'No act of kindness is ever wasted,' said Aesop. Monet the Mouse was created for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a gift from the heart to share stories and the joy of kindness. Monet, the little mouse, brings flowers to his grandma and shares tea, brought to life through detailed embroidery — grub roses, French knots and more — each page hand-sewn, piped, and bound into a book with a tiny wooden mouse on the cover, inviting readers into the story of kindness within.
Through this artwork, Barbara wanted to acknowledge the different acts of kindness that are shown every day all over the world. Barbara’s personal connection to the country made her appreciate the kindness shown between relations, friends and neighbours, always there showing support and gathering around when times are hard and help is needed.
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