The Arts

VISUAL ARTS 

Exhibition 2022

This year’s Visual Arts Exhibition was particularly special this year, given that it marked the first time in two years that we could celebrate together.  And there was much to celebrate! The exhibition showcased over 1000 artworks, from years 7 – 12, across a broad range of media including drawing, Painting, ceramics, textiles, video, photography and sculpture. It was a living, breathing testament to the creative vitality of our students.

The quality and diversity of the works exhibited is a tremendous source of pride for our college. There were a number of awards presented on the opening nights. 

Artistic Excellence Awards 

YR 7

Nominees:  Mia Phu 7B Soft sculpture, Gab Georgoulis 7G Pinch pot, Giulia D’Abaco 7G Pinch pot, and Eliza Leech 7G Lino cut.

Finalist: Gabriella Georgoulis 7G for her ceramic pinch pot

YR 8

Nominees: Trinity Liang- Cardenas 8P pointillist painting, Abaigeal Govan 8S painting, Sophie McCarthy 8G, and Olivia Bogdanis 8S Slab construction.

Finalist: Trinity Liang- Cardenas 8P for her pointillist painting

 YR 9            

Nominees: Frankie Foster 9Monash Gargoyle, India Kerr 9 Monash Silk cushion, Alice Portz 9 Mackillop abstract, Ashley Lommi 9 Melba.

Finalist: Alice Portz 9 Mackillop Abstract photography

YR 10

Nominees: Hannah Cullen 10S landscape painting, Harriet Berman 10G logo design, Tina Nguyen 10S Fashion Illustration, Abigail Desta video art.

Finalist: Hannah Cullen 10S for her landscape painting

YR 11           

Nominees: Allysa Dollente 11, Maddy Palmer 11 vcd folio, Venice Angley 11

Finalist: Maddy Palmer for her VCD & Art folios

YR 12           

Nominees: Claudia Cover Art folio, Emily Sroka 12b studio art folio, Classica Rappos vcd 

Finalist: Claudia Cover for her combined VCD and Art folios

Principal’s Choice: Open age                                  

Emily Sroka, Studio Art Folio of hand painted garments, inspired by Monet’s Impressionism

People’s Choice: Open age                

Nominees: Hanna Cullen, Jana Enriquez, and Aisha Binnie

Finalist: Hannah Cullen for her landscape painting

Sr. Bernadine Carr Rsm: Open age                

Nominees: Claudia Cover Art folio, Trista Eunson for her studio art folio, Classica Rappos for her studio art folio, Emily Sroka for her studio art folio

Finalist: Trista Eunson 12 for her crotcheted – Amazing Antenna’s head piece

We would like to thank our hard working Visual Arts staff; Lorelle Evans, Gretta Harvey, Sue Lyons and Josh Callaghan for their care and dedication. We would also like to thank those of you who came and saw the exhibition this year, and encourage those of you who missed it, to make sure you get to it next year.

Martin McInerney & Lorelle Evans Learning Leaders Visual Arts

MUSIC 

Yrs 7–11 Music Recital

On Thursday evening, 3 November, students from years 7 to 11 performed for parents, teachers and friends at the Year 7 to 11 Music Recital. After dedicated preparation and practice, students presented a variety of repertoire, including jazz, classical, musical theatre and many other genres. Academy’s large musician population of over 100 students, performed in venues including the Chapel, Hall and Drama Studio in front of a supportive and large audience. It is always rewarding to see the Academy community come together to share the beauty of music and this event was no exception. It is also amazing to see students able to grasp the opportunity to perform for live audiences on occasions such as this. Overall, the recital was a lovely way to end a successful year of performing arts.

A big thank you to Mrs. Morris for organizing this event and to all of the Academy Performing Arts Staff, Instrumental Music Teachers and piano accompanists for their expertise, support and encouragement.

Madeleine Palmer Arts Captain 2023

Ms Mirelle Morris

Co ordinator Instrumental Music