New Zealand and Australia Talent Show 10

A matte print. Bathed in a single spotlight, a kangaroo clutches the microphone with both paws, eyes closed and face lifted in raw emotion as it pours its heart into a power ballad. Its voice seems to fill the rustic theatre, leaving the audience hushed and wide-eyed. The intensity of its performance contrasts comically with the seriousness of the scene — a kangaroo transformed into a dramatic vocalist, rivaling any human diva. Painterly detail captures every flicker of feeling, from the crease of its brow to the curve of its stance, making this a whimsical highlight of the Trans-Tasman talent show.