We were treated to a wonderful display of talent, interesting concepts and refined workmanship. The works represented a broad range of ideas, expressive forms and innovation in the use of materials.
This year we had Clarissa B presenting embroidery for the first time as her artform. For digital media: Tinotenda M created all her digital paintings on a tablet; Laura M used photoshop in a creative way to express internal emotions; Tamara Bexpressed the idea of “Fading Love” with a set of studio-based photographs; Chloe S took us on a journey through forest and past beach and Elise used photography as well as sculpture and a picture book to explore natural laws across the human and material world.
Ryad E made an interesting sculpture in response to the growing obsession we have with devices that record our heart rhythms. Georgia T explored two issues in a Surrealist way, which plague her mind. Lara P created an imaginative Dance Party scene in paint and Dejana K recorded her personal journey as a premature baby in a set of lino prints.
Drawing is a traditional medium, however, students adopting drawing techniques extended the possibilities of drawing in more Post Modern ways: Stephanie G created a triptych of drawings to demonstrate the threat of consumerism to our collective future; Tijana S experimented with drawing trees and ground litter on fine textured mulberry silk paper; Sofia B made tribute to her grandfather with mixed media and pencil drawn portrait.
The People’s Prize Winner this year was Anthony K who also specialized in drawing, but with enormous portraits of his brother. The three drawings combined, gave the impression of a playful encounter with Anthony’s brother. It powerfully expressed the strength of relationship between the two brothers.
Please enjoy these very special works. We are proud of our students and wish them well in Visual Arts for the HSC.
Mrs Cheryl O'Mara
Senior School Teacher - Creative Arts