Inspired Art at Ballarat Foto Biennale

Recently the Yr 9/10 Art electives and the VCE Art Making and Exhibiting students visited the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. The students were given a guided talk to the Platon exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. 

Platon's work is described as 'Arresting portraits of some of the most significant people of our time, from the cool gaze of Vladimir Putin to the art and expression of Vivienne Westwood, Michelle Obama and Adele and the rebellion of Pussy Riot. 

Platon’s artistry captures a soulfulness, a narrative, an essence in a single frame. His iconic work is featured in global magazines, both as covers and editorial documentation, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, George, GQ and Sunday Times Magazine. He has produced over 20 covers for Time magazine including Putin for their Person of the Year cover in 2007. '

Students learnt about Platon's process and techniques for capturing his portraits, and the gallery process to hang such a big exhibition. They were also able to view a large number of exhibitions around Ballarat in the Town Hall, Trades Hall and a number of cafes and laneways. The 9/10s participated in scavenger hunt photography games and even viewed an AI generated exhibition. Well done to all students for a great day out!