No mountain high enough by Abdul Abdullah has won the Packing Room Prize for 2025.

The artist painted his friend and fellow artist Jason Phu.

Senior installation officer and member of the Art Gallery’s Packing Room team Alexis Wildman said the art gallery’s staff were “instantly drawn” to the painting.

“On a technical level, this portrait is very well painted,” she said.

“It really captures the essence of the subject with the image of a lone ranger, an intrepid jokester or a quiet hero navigating the rocky terrain of today’s social climate.

“This immediately sparked conversation among the Packing Room team.”

Abdullah said he was “honoured” to win the prize.

”I see it as a sort of community prize, where the Packing Room team, which is made up of professional art handlers – many of whom are artists themselves – get to pick a painting they like,” the artist said.

“I am so glad they picked this one. It’s kind of like an artists’ pick, and I’m extra happy for that.”

The Packing Room Prize winner receives a $3000 cash prize.