Visual Art News

Year 10, 11 and 12 Visual Arts students recently attended an excursion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where they engaged with a range of contemporary and historical exhibitions across the gallery.

 

A key highlight was ARTEXPRESS 2026, which provided valuable insight into exemplary HSC bodies of work and inspired students’ own artmaking practice. Students also experienced Mike Hewson’s installation The Key is Under the Mat, an interactive, large-scale playground-like work in The Tank that invited physical engagement and challenged perceptions of space.

 

Further highlights included And Still I Rise, celebrating contemporary Australian female artists, and the large scale ceramic works of Mechelle Bounpraseuth, which sparked strong interest among students.

 

This excursion provided a valuable opportunity for students to connect with contemporary practice, develop their understanding of artistic approaches, and draw inspiration for their own work.