Island Artist Wins Hendrix Competition And Sees Artwork Displayed At Dimbola

A young Isle of Wight artist has won the Experience Hendrix Art Competition, earning tickets to this year's Isle of Wight Festival and having her work displayed at a major exhibition.

Twenty-one-year-old Zoe Caines was selected as the winner for her digital portrait of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

The competition was organised by Brave Island and Dimbola Museum & Galleries as part of the Experience Hendrix Isle of Wight Festival 1970 exhibition.

Isle of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings chose Zoe's artwork from the entries submitted, describing it as the clear winner.

As part of her prize, Zoe received two tickets to the Isle of Wight Festival and her artwork is now on display at Dimbola Museum & Galleries alongside photographs, memorabilia and other exhibition pieces.

The Experience Hendrix exhibition explores Hendrix's connection to the Isle of Wight and commemorates his appearance at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival at Afton.

The exhibition opened in May and features photographs, memorabilia, artwork and personal stories celebrating the musician's life and legacy.

The Experience Hendrix Isle of Wight Festival 1970 exhibition remains open to visitors at Dimbola Museum & Galleries, with reduced admission available to Isle of Wight Festival wristband holders until 31 July.