“Gallipoli Rose” – Kristal del Villar

This painting pays homage to our soldiers that fought in the Gallipoli Campaign. The Gallipoli Rose features as a symbol of peace and remembrance, with the Sphinx as the backdrop representing the treacherous struggle that our troops endured. The Gallipoli Rose thrived and blossomed on the Gallipoli Peninsula amongst the harsh climate and ultimately the horrors and tragedy of the war. To the Anzacs, its beauty became a symbol of comfort and hope.