VISUAL ARTS

YEAR 10 SCULPTURE ON THE RISE!

Last semester, our Year 10 Sculpture students had the privilege of testing a set of new and improved learning tasks. Through guided practice, these students explored a range of techniques and materials, including plaster-modelling, wire-sculpting and mixed media construction. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed sculptors such as Alberto Giacometti, Antony Gormley, Louise Bourgeois and Yvonne Kendall, our students created a series of sculptures exploring the human body and the art principles of movement and space. For those at our Main Campus, you may have seen some of these prominent artworks displayed in the T-Block gallery and courtyard. 

This piece, created by Alan Traynes, is a commendable example of the high quality of work our students have produced this year. Alan’s outdoor sculpture is a welcome addition to the T-Block courtyard, and we look forward to displaying more artwork in the school's gardens. Below is a short statement by Alan reflecting on his experience in Sculpture. 

My experience in sculpture was nothing less than great. It is a subject where you have the freedom to pursue your own ideas, and it gave me the opportunity to create my sculpture. My sculpture is a stone head that is made out of cement fondue. To construct it I started with an armature made of a wooden cross and chicken wire. I then applied the cement fondue on top which gave a dominant stone-like look. My idea behind the work was to make a huge sculpture that would surely catch people's eyes.

Congratulations to Alan, and all our Year 10 Sculpture students on their great work this year! 

Peter Eglezos

Learning Area Manager – Visual Arts

STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY 

Glen Eira Youth Services hold an annual Art Exhibition and competition for young artists in the community. I was lucky enough last year to win the competition - in my age category - for my animation titled ‘Self Expression’, which was the theme of last year's competition.

I was so excited this year when I was asked to be interviewed about my artwork and experience with the competition. I sat down with YELT Member, Linh, in the Youth Services podcast studio at the Bentleigh Library, and we had a wonderful conversation about my artwork. 

This was such an amazing experience and allowed me the opportunity to talk about my animation, which is an artwork that I am extremely proud of. It was also lovely to reflect on how appreciative I am of the competition, as it allowed me to share my artwork with the community and see all the art being made by the young artists in Glen Eira. It also led to me having the opportunity to extend the animation to be used in a music video for DACY, with their song “She Wants To Be Loved”.

The exhibition is running again this year and the theme is Growth. I strongly urge every young artist to submit something to the competition because this is a truly fantastic opportunity and experience. You will meet fellow artists that will encourage and support you, and you can get inspired by all the amazing work being created throughout the community. 

Even if you don’t submit anything to the competition, you should still go check out the exhibition while all the artworks are displayed at the Glen Eira City Town Hall. There is more information on the Glen Eira website if you are interested.

Heidi Robertson-Reid

Year 12 Student