Art News

Cards that Count

During Winter Term, the Year 3 artists have been working on a United Care West charity card initiative. Each artist completed an owl artwork inspired by Western Australian artist Kay Gibson. The owl artwork was available to view and order through Cards that Count. Each pack of 10 cards purchased raised $4 towards securing shelter, safety and connection to community for the children, families and individuals that Uniting WA supports. This initiative has proved extremely popular and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and parents who have supported this charity fundraiser.

Exhibition Opening

Wednesday 11 November from 6–8pm will see the official opening of the Inspirations Visual Art Exhibition 2020. Held in the Art Gallery, Junior Middle Library, the annual exhibition showcases the original talents of our developing young artists. On display will be a wide variety of exceptional artworks from Junior and Middle school demonstrating a skilful, exciting and diverse range of mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing.

The artworks highlight students' ability to think critically, creatively and empathise by demonstrating an understanding of global perspectives. The range of works will enable each boy to question and reflect upon their own approach to each subject matter, valuing the importance of the continuum of the Visual Arts throughout the College.

I hope to see you and your families on the opening night and encourage you to visit the Gallery to celebrate the achievements of all students throughout the College. Art exhibitions allow the boys to develop cultural fluency – understanding how to create art and use it to connect, communicate and function effectively in the globalised 21st century.

The Inspirations Visual Art Exhibition 2020 will be on display during College opening hours until Wednesday 25 November.

 

Mrs Jane Roche
Junior Art Specialist