9x5 Exhibition

On Tuesday 6th September, Miss Brewer and Year 10 Studio Art students put on a gala event that will go down in Box Hill history!  The exhibition featured 45 small impressionist artworks inspired by their site visit to nearby Gardiner's Creek where the great Impressionist painters of the 1880's painted the landscape more than 130 years ago. 

The theme of the exhibit was taken from the original 9 x 5 Exhibition where painters like Tom Roberts, Frederick McCubbin, Arthur Streeton, Charles Conder and Jane Sutherland painted on 9x5 inch cigar box lids.  These bohemian artists would camp next to a creek just near our school every weekend for three years painting ‘plein air’ (open air). 

Miss Brewer took students on a walking excursion to the Box Hill Artist Park.  Students gathered inspiration and painted their own impressionist landscapes on 9 x 5“ wooden boards.  They curated, installed, promoted and catered the event.  They even invited the head Curator from Box Hill Town Hall, Jacquie Nichols-Reeves to open the Exhibition. Whitehorse newspaper and are also going to do an article on it, so watch out for the story in the local newspaper in October! 

We are extremely proud of every single student.  They made speeches, set up/packed up the event, served elderberry champagne and even did their own live music!  Everyone had an absolute blast.  Mum’s & Dad’s and friends were blown away to see their child's artwork showcased at a gala event that students could truly make their own.  See below for some of the feedback received about the night....

"A great exhibition. Truly inspiring! I will walk around the local area and notice more now!" 

"Fabulous exhibition that oozed the inspiration of a wonderful teacher, enthusiastic students and a very enjoyable evening. The students will remember this for a life time" 

"The exhibition was IMPECCABLE. I am really impressed" 

"A wonderful idea from your year 10 art teacher. It was a great exhibition of excellent paintings and an invaluable learning experience for the students and for all of us!" 

"The artwork was expertly hung and looked amazing. I especially liked being able to read about the process and inspirations" 

"The artworks were striking and thought provoking. Well done to ALL involved. Let's do this more often!" 

By Nathalia Brewer

Art Teacher