The Arts and Design
Techne 2025 – Arts & Design Exhibition
On 20 November, Oakleigh Grammar proudly celebrated the Arts & Design Exhibition, Techne 2025 - an inspiring and dynamic showcase of creativity, vision, and innovation from our ELC, Junior, Middle, and Senior School students. The School Library provided a vibrant and welcoming backdrop, with each piece thoughtfully displayed among an array of literature, creating a rich and immersive artistic experience. It was wonderful to see such strong support from our community, coming together to share in an evening that truly highlights what makes Oakleigh Grammar such a unique and creative learning environment.
A heartfelt thank you to all staff, students, and families who generously gave their time to support the exhibition. Congratulations to all our talented artists for presenting such exceptional work.
Rebecca Bettiol
Learning Leader - Arts
The Year 12 Visual Communication Design student’s School Assessed Task final presentations were displayed in our school library as part of our Techne: Arts and Design exhibition for 2025, which was held on Thursday the 20th of November afterschool.
Please see here images of the students with their finals from the exhibition evening:
The Year 11 Visual Communication Design students presented wireframes on presentation boards for outcome 3 and then chose two of their outcomes throughout the year to present in our Techne: Arts and Design exhibition. Below are some examples of their work:
The Year 10 Visual Communication Design students displayed their mascot designs, tea packaging and toy and fashion design as part of our Techne: Art and Design exhibition. Here is their work presented below:
The Year 9 2D Art students had their surreal self-portraits and nature lino print work displayed at our Teche: Art and Design exhibition. Here is their work presented:
The Year 7 Visual Art students had their self-portraits and still-life food watercolour paintings presented in our Techne: Art and Design exhibition. After the exhibition students then created a new food art inspired by Andy Warhol in our MS/SS Art Gallery. Here are some of the student’s work below:
The Year 6 Visual Art students had their self-portraits also on display at our Techne: Arts and Design show alongside their 3D printed key ring designs with their isometric drawings of their key rings. After the exhibition students finished off their Nature unit with Yayoi Kusama inspired sculpture art of nature and flowers and created their sculpture from wire and air-dry clay. Here are some photos of students with their art creations below:
Emily Sacco
Visual Communication Teacher
Junior School Contribution to the Art Exhibition – Techne 2025
The Junior School’s contribution to Techne 2025 was a vibrant celebration of creativity that left a lasting impression on everyone who entered our school Library and Junior School Art Room. From the moment the doors opened in both spaces, the walls were alive with a riot of colour, each piece a testament to the imagination of our young learners. Students buzzed with excitement, pointing out their own works and those of classmates, their faces lit by the pride of seeing their art displayed in a public space, for some, the first time!
Parents were equally moved. For many, the exhibition was the first opportunity to witness the full scope of their child’s artistic journey. The sight of a child’s name printed beside a delicate ceramic creation or a lively clay pinch pot sparked smiles and heartfelt conversation.
The exhibition featured a rich variety of media. Two-dimensional works ranged from acrylic, watercolour, mixed media studies to vibrant digital prints, while three-dimensional installations invited viewers to walk around the artwork made of materials from nature and recycled materials. Group projects—such as a collaborative "We Love Kandinsky" heart—demonstrated the power of teamwork, and pair pieces showed how friendship can shape artistic Cubist expression. Among the highlights were:
- iPad art inspired by David Hockney
- Pumpkin and mushroom pieces inspired by Yayoi Kusama
- Suburban scenes inspired by Howard Arkley
These references were not mere imitation; students incorporated their own ideas, resulting in works that felt both personal and culturally resonant. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by snacks, soft lighting and gentle music and songs, encouraging families to linger, discuss, and celebrate the creative process.
Overall, the Junior School showcase was more than a display of artwork; it was a communal experience that reinforced the value of art in education. Students left with a sense of achievement, parents with a deeper appreciation of their children’s talents, and the whole school with renewed pride in the vibrant, colourful world they can create together.
Vibha Tripathi
Junior School Art Teacher