Art

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2022

          27 May - 3 June

The National Reconciliation Week 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

Last year Reconciliation Australia encouraged all Australians to take action; not just in National  Reconciliation Week but every week of the year.

This year we are asking everyone to make change beginning with brave actions in their daily lives – where they live, work, play and socialise.

National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

ARNHEM LAND

These artworks are a celebration of Arnhem Land through the use of cross hatching and earth pigments which capture the unique style found on barks in this area. The people of this area are called Yolgnu. Their art is full of personal meaning and connection through the use of totems which are often animal or nature.

This work is a homage through interpretation by the students at Beaumaris North that looked at the works of Yolgnu artists from Arnhem land. They chose an Australian animal to draw and paint.

Year 6 Students In Art

The Year 6 students looking at the Tutini poles of Arnhem Land for inspiration. Today’s lesson was about the process of arriving to a strong bold print design so the students were using big brushes and paint to gain confidence and technical know how.