Design Art and Technology (DART) – Indigenous Residency

This week I was given the incredible opportunity to document the artist’s residency that was held in our School.

Four First Nations artists came in to continue their work as well as educate the MLC School community on their practice. This is the second time the workshop has been held at MLC School and the artists have been working on creating multiple colour etching images of the Australian landscape.

As I walked around, capturing pictures and videos, I observed the individual art styles of each artist. They each worked to create intricate and meticulous artworks of the landscape employing techniques such as etching and painting. Due to their intrinsic connection to the land, the artists have an incredible ability to capture the beauty, and the sacred nature of the Australian landscape while visually depicting stories and memories associated with the place.

I felt fortunate to have the opportunity to witness the artists at work, and I truly understood the importance of their stories and artmaking practice.

Experiencing the art of First Nations Peoples as well as listening to their stories is vital for all Australians, especially young people as it promotes knowledge, understanding and respect for the future.

– Eve Banyer (Year 10)

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