The purpose of the visit was to see the Archibald Prize finalists and to survey artworks ranging from the 18th century to the present day. In these photographs students enjoyed the interactive nature of the Post Modern artworks where viewers were invited to sit on them and walk through them.
The artist, Ernesto Neto wanted people to react to his work “to feel it with all their senses”. This involved smelling the beautiful aroma of a range of spices. Kathy Temin created a forest made of black synthetic fur, which people were invited to touch. Overall the students’ expectations of the nature of artworks was significantly enlarged and much fun was had by all.
Mrs Cheryl O'Mara
Secondary Teacher - Creative Arts
