Art News
Year 10 Visual Arts - Soft-Pastel Drawing
The Year 10s first practical art activity was a drawing of a monstera plant. We would draw from observation of the plant in our classroom, turning the page every other minute to add more leaves from different angles, creating a layered composition. Afterwards we re-drew our sketch on black card to start our final artwork. We used soft pastels to make the leaves stand out, choosing either a warm or cool colour scheme with one complementary colour, to make the leaves really pop. Mr Wickham taught us how to use chiaroscuro in our artworks, which is an Italian word used to describe the contrast of light and shadow in paintings or art. This technique relates back to our pieces as the contrast of the dark background to the vibrant pastels would give the drawings that chiaroscuro effect. Overall, this was such an educational and fun way to jump our class right into art and prepare for this semester.
Anara White
Year 10
Anara White
Chloe Wiese
Eric Tran
Erica Yoon
Hayley Stephens
Jordan Zakkas
Keira Nethercote
Maija Beecher
Neha Baviskar
Noa Federer
Roisin Tierney
Rosa Mowszowski
Sasha Makarov
Sienna Anketell
Anara White
Chloe Wiese
Eric Tran
Erica Yoon
Hayley Stephens
Jordan Zakkas
Keira Nethercote
Maija Beecher
Neha Baviskar
Noa Federer
Roisin Tierney
Rosa Mowszowski
Sasha Makarov
Sienna Anketell
Year 8 - Howard Arkley Paintings
Howard Arkley was a Melbourne born artist who was inspired by the rural and suburban culture of Australia. He was known for his Pop Art styled airbrush paintings of houses, architecture and suburbia. Students have been inspired by Arkley in their interpretation and creation of their own homes.
Amalia Strusberg
Jessie Sikuler
Kutman Tokonov
Lucy Cobb
Maxwell Sung
Uyench Baasandorj
Vikranth Reddy Mali
Zoe Manoury
Amalia Strusberg
Jessie Sikuler
Kutman Tokonov
Lucy Cobb
Maxwell Sung
Uyench Baasandorj
Vikranth Reddy Mali
Zoe Manoury
Year 8 - Still Life Contour Drawing with Pattern
Students learn how to draw from observation focusing on contour lines. They then apply alternating patterns using a limit of two colours plus black.
Alisha Darlucio
Amelia Nachalsky
Eva Sherman
Hriday Shinde
James Ralph
Lucy Cobb
Mya Nguyen
Nathael Garoscio
Rosa Kerezsi
Sikriti Mohapatra
Sophie McCaffrey
Srinidi Nanu
Stanislas Gaudey
Zoe Emerson
Alisha Darlucio
Amelia Nachalsky
Eva Sherman
Hriday Shinde
James Ralph
Lucy Cobb
Mya Nguyen
Nathael Garoscio
Rosa Kerezsi
Sikriti Mohapatra
Sophie McCaffrey
Srinidi Nanu
Stanislas Gaudey
Zoe Emerson
Year 8 - Futuristic Apartment Design
The twentieth-century Australian Dream of a detached house in the suburbs – while still alluring - is increasingly out of reach. With the impacts of global urbanisation becoming increasingly more pronounced now is an opportunity to imagine alternatives worth working towards. Using everyday items students were asked to design a Futuristic Apartment building.
Amelia Nachalsky
Eva Sherman
Hannah Robin
Hriday Shinde
Oli Cullen
Rosa Kerezsi
Sara Ema
Sophie McCaffrey
Anushka Bhat
Bertie Henry
Bilva Hemant
Dev Brahmbhatt
Felix Karkazis
Gowri Arun
Jack Leech
Jasper Grimwade
Josh Mond
JP Gevaux
Julia Mondejar
Kian Carter Fourcroy
Kyle Yamada
Luke Davey
Nayu Aoki
Rose Woodger
Tran Nguyen
Amelia Nachalsky
Eva Sherman
Hannah Robin
Hriday Shinde
Oli Cullen
Rosa Kerezsi
Sara Ema
Sophie McCaffrey
Anushka Bhat
Bertie Henry
Bilva Hemant
Dev Brahmbhatt
Felix Karkazis
Gowri Arun
Jack Leech
Jasper Grimwade
Josh Mond
JP Gevaux
Julia Mondejar
Kian Carter Fourcroy
Kyle Yamada
Luke Davey
Nayu Aoki
Rose Woodger
Tran Nguyen
NGV Teens Art Party
On Saturday 10 August from 6–9pm, the National Gallery of Victoria is opening its doors exclusively to teens for NGV Teens: Art Party at NGV International (180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne).
This exciting event for secondary school-aged students brings like minded teens together to explore the NGV after-hours and enjoy a night of dancing, workshops, performances and inspiring talks. We are thrilled to invite GEC students to attend.
NGV aims to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for art and creativity among teens, encouraging them to explore their own artistic interests, perspectives and meet new people on an unforgettable night.
Tickets are now on sale and are $25 for high school students with valid secondary school ID or Victorian Student Pass. The event is fully inclusive and wheelchair accessible.
Highlights of the night include:
- Music performances by DJ Claire Knight and teen singer-songwriter, Indiana Lewis
- Art making workshops
- Exclusive tour of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition Pharaoh with expert Dr Becky Clifton
- Photobooth to capture the night
NGV is offering 2x free tickets to GEC students. To win these tickets please email Ms McIvor (Bernadette.mcivor@education.vic.gov.au), by Thursday 8th Aug and explain in 25 words or less why you believe you should win these tickets.
Once winners are selected, you will be emailed the complimentary tickets directly.
Bernadette McIvor: Head of Visual Arts & VCD Teacher
Ben Wickham: Art Teacher
Karyn Lindner: Art & VCD teacher