Ian has been awarded the 2017 President’s Medal for his painting Smoky Cape in Bass Strait
ASMA President, Stan Stefaniak, wrote:
‘It was with great pleasure that I announced, at the 2017 National Exhibition opening, that this year’s President’s Medal has been awarded to Ian Hansen FASMA, FRAS. Ian’s wonderful painting Smoky Cape in Bass Strait depicts his return from the Australian Wooden Boat Festival at Hobart earlier this year. The drawing of the sea, atmospheric perspective, sensitive use of colour and the overall composition make this an extraordinary artwork. Ian’s placement of his yacht completes the narrative which immediately engages the viewer.’
Ian Hansen with Stan Stefaniak (ASMA President) and Sir James Hardy OBE (Patron) 
Ian and Kaylene Hansen.