Visual Arts News

Year 9 Visual Arts Elective Class

On 31 October 2023, the distinguished Australian Artist, George Raftopoulos, conducted a workshop on clay underglazing and painting for our Year 9 Visual Arts elective class. This term, the students have been engaged in the creation of culturally inspired vessels, focusing on surface decoration. Drawing from his rich Greek/Australian heritage, George provided valuable insights into the conceptualization of signs, symbols, and underglaze techniques. The students showcased their creativity, deriving substantial benefits from the session, and acquiring skills and techniques that will be applied to enhance the quality of their vessel creations.

Young In Art – Hunters Hill Art Competition

This week, students chosen for the Stage 4/5/6 Visual Arts cohort, were extended invitations to partake in the Young In Art – Hunters Hill Art Competition, an event recognising the artistic aptitude of schools within the local council. In the extensive array of exhibited works, Lydia Yan Hong Lok of Year 8 garnered the distinction of Runner-up in the overall Senior Category for her exceptional self-portrait. Additionally, Ella Rochester, a Year 11 student, received commendation for her artwork titled “Pieces of the Pilbara.”