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YEAR 12

ART UNIT 3

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Mikayla Pasqual 12CHLS3

Don’t worry there are plenty of fish in the sea!
Acrylic on canvas
My theme for Unit 3 was death and decay and I wanted to represent this concept by showing viewers how our poor habits of littering and water pollution are killing our oceans. My work shows the progression of the ocean quality in decline from left to right. The piece was done in acrylic paint, with the use of acrylic paint thickener to add textures to the canvas. To add the ‘pollution’ on the right side of the canvas, I accumulated general waste that was created when making the piece - plastic that the canvas came in, gum I chewed , empty paint lids and an empty coke bottle to add plastic textures. By doing this I was able to recycle materials, and better support the notion of recycling through my own actions. I decided to apply some fish skeletons that I made out of paint thickener and acrylic, to resemble the dying fish species, as they contrast the vibrant ones that are full of life. This piece will hopefully act as a call to action to care for our planet.
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Rosie Grasso 12OBNS1

Uncommon Goddess
Digital photography & Photoshop
My piece was inspired by the ancient Greek statues of past goddesses, projecting that each body is just as beautiful as the next despite their differences. Using photoshop, I collaged the individual figures together and stripped them of their identity, as others do when judging a person from their appearance. My artwork draws the viewer's attention towards the centre of the piece, creating emphasis on the torsos.
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Taylah Grech 12CNMS3

Displaced
Mixed media
Inspired by the works of Helly the Artist and the media, my work reflects the impact of technology on me as an impressionable teenager and how as a young adult I am constantly drawn into other people’s lives - comparing my own with a false sense of reality. My artwork is made using acrylic paints, oil paints, newspaper, lino prints and distorted images using Photoshop. Through my artwork I wanted to visually represent how difficult it is to cope with being exposed to so much media. My artwork speaks to overconsumption of ideas, opinions and lifestyles.
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Georgia Chard 12WMSS3

To Bear One's Cross
Acrylic on Canvas
This piece was inspired by my Catholic upbringing and my life experiences in addition to my interest in the history of religion. Through this I wanted to reflect on my personal struggles with depression and self-harm addiction which was further enhanced from feeling like an outsider in my own religious community. The acrylic piece was done as an imitation of gold altarpieces who centralised religious figures by making myself the central figure. Through this I wanted to present the vulnerability and insecurity I felt in my struggles and how they are mine to carry while the world witnesses.
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Caitlin Horton-Crundall 12CTRS2

1. CHILD’S PLAY
2. OBLIVIOUS
3. INNOCENCE
4. TIMELESS
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5. SIMPLICITY
White raku clay, underglaze

I chose to reflect on the concept of childhood nostalgia in this series of sculptures by turning drawings I did as a child into ceramic figurines. The pieces are clearly drawn from childhood drawings; being extremely disproportionate caricatures of characters in 2000’s media and attempts at drawings of people. I wanted to convey the unrestricted creativity and imagination I experienced as a child. I grew up in an environment which helped me to cultivate my creative practices and I was never restricted in my love of drawing and art in general. In transforming the drawings I did as a child into sculptures, I aimed to exhibit my development of skill and the supportive environment I was raised in which allowed my creativity to flourish.
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Katherine Kopistinskij 12DLYS1

Cityverse
Adobe Photoshop

Inspired by the works of concept artists and my admiration for innovation in regards to the metaverse, I wanted to reflect on futuristic elements that will be evident in a city office of the future. This Photoshop piece is what I envision our future workspace to look like, with a further reliance on crypto currency and robotics. 
Through my artwork I wanted to present a visually enticing scene with the robot capturing the eye of the viewer, and strongly being representational of futuristic and innovative elements.
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Adriana Cilia 12CHLS1

We’re all trying to find comfort
Acrylic on canvas
Inspired by artworks in the NGV Queer exhibition, my aim was to create a portrait. Traditionally, art that includes a mirror encourages self reflection. What other room in the house allows one to reflect so honestly about one’s whole self other than the bathroom. This piece is a journey about ‘coming out’; its hardships and finding oneself amongst so much negativity.
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Kristy Gallina 12OBNS2

Persona
Lino print
Inspired by the works of influential Die Brüche artists such as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, I chose to adapt traditional woodcutting techniques in order to explore the idea of a distorted sense of self  through a contemporary lens. I focused primarily on the influence of social media on young people's image of themselves; by depicting a distorted portrait, I intend to present the warped perception of one’s own identity. I worked in a variety of mediums throughout  the developmental process of my work, creating my final lino prints based upon a previous oil pastel portrait.
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Kiara Versace 12CNMS2

Mental Illness
Digital photography
Inspired by the concept of using artwork/photography to represent mental illness, I wanted to reflect on depression and anxiety, demonstrating a series of emotions in my artwork. This series of photographs was inspired by a loved one and their experience with mental health issues.
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Alana Delinaoum 12CHLS2

Wildlife
Photography
Because of my passion for animals, I have taken photographs of wildlife for my final artworks. I used the darkroom to process my film and developed photographs in varying sizes. Using black and white film photography helped me to focus on the qualities of light. It brought me back to when and where I fell in love with photography - in the darkroom;  and so in the simplicity of black-and-white, we are left with light, textures and emotions.
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Audrey Lumb 12WMSS3

Never Look Into A Broken Mirror
Acrylic paint & mixed media
This piece is inspired by superstitions surrounding mirrors, specifically the superstition“never look into a broken mirror.” My piece relies heavily on line to create my final image. By juxtaposing the acrylic paint with broken mirror pieces, situated in the shape of a cracking face, I was able to create movement. Colour is a prominent feature in my piece. I used white, light blue and red to create my final image. I used red to create the features in the face and filled in the remaining sections on the cheeks, chin and forehead to create highlights. I painted the background blue as this contrasts greatly with the red, creating a stark distinction between the face and background. Red is often associated as a colour that provides warning. Therefore, I used an immense amount of red to convey the idea of something bad incoming.

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Mia Sobol-Day 12CNMS1

Coral Reef
Crochet
My work, inspired by Margaret and Christine Wertheim, delves into the issues surrounding the threats to Australia’s coral reefs as a result of climate change. The 3D form created by crochet is representative of the natural and organic structures seen in our oceans. My interest in science and marine life has made me more aware of the potential threats to our planet. The mirrored base asks the viewer to reflect on our responsibilities as a society to our natural resources.
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Georgia Padula 12OBNS3

Flash of Columba
Photography

For my final artworks in Unit 3, I chose to photograph the Bruton building at St Columba’s College. The middle image is a close up version of the one on the right, I chose to include this as it really signifies the arches and structure of the building such as the pillars and the patterned tiles surrounding the architecture. The image on the left was one I experimented with to create a special effect.
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Milla Farrall 12CHLS1

Dreams v. Reality #1
Acrylic paint on canvas
This piece depicts a girl, sleeping and in the middle of dreaming. It contrasts the difference between the physical appearance of someone when they are sleeping and what is going on in their mind. It creates a feeling of looking into the mind of the girl that is sleeping and exploring what she is thinking and dreaming, the ideal world she has created for herself in her mind. The girl sleeping is realistic in appearance to allow her to be relatable to the audience and allow them to interpret the meaning of this piece as a dream. It dives into the difference and close relationship between dreams and reality and the ability for them to become confused.
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Eliza Pitman 12BRNS1

Behind The Lines
Woven photography
Inspired by the theme of distortion, I created this piece to express different feelings of emotion. This piece is woven creating a repetition of pattern and texture.
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Isabella Hernandez 12DLYS1

Kiara and Mia
Charcoal and pencil on paper
Inspired by the skill and style of Paul Stowe and Chuck Close, I wanted to focus on drawing in the hyperrealistic style, specifically regarding portraiture. I was really inspired by both artists' skills in creating realism and a high depiction of detail, without the use of colour. My main focus was exploring ways I could capture people in their most natural state, without any influence. I used photography through the means of a Nikon camera to take reference photos of my friends, then I drew them with charcoal and grey lead pencils. Through my artwork I was able to capture in great detail the natural beauty of people when they are not so focused on what other people are thinking of them, whilst exploring balance in their positions on the portrait, texture in their skin, variations in values of black, grey and white, amongst many other things but in the absence of colour.
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​Ciel Whittaker 12DLYS1

I Would Rather Be A Rebel Than A Slave (Emmeline Pankhurst)
Photography/Printmaking
Inspired by the suffragettes and women throughout the decades, I wanted to reflect the strength and power of the many women who paved the way for our rights  and who have influenced the many generations that followed. No matter who you are, or what decade you are from, every woman has, and still is, fighting the same battle.
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Emma Grogan 12CTRS3

An Ode To Photography
Digital images and acrylic paint on paper
This piece is an ode to photography. An ode to my life through the years, captured through still frames of grainy colour. An ode to the people who have been there to shape and influence me into the person I am today. I created pieces derived from these photographs with swooping brushstrokes of vivid colour. Abstract extracts from the originals that aim to bring up nostalgic emotions instead of sticking to realism. “An Ode To Photography” is my love letter to my growing up experience.

ART UNIT 4

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Adriana Cilia 12CHLS1

Unsolicited Mess
Oil pastel, posca marker & copic marker on paper

Continuing on from my Unit 3 folio, about one’s journey of ‘coming out’ this work continues along the same lines but now with a greater understanding and acceptance of it. The mouth symbolises one's inner voice and an internal dialogue about the possibilities of a new,
authentic and true self and the possibilities of a bright future.

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Alana Delinaoum 12CHLS2

Sealife
Digital photography printed on glass organza fabric
My second series of photographs are of sea life. The photographs of a shark, fish, turtle, and sting ray are printed onto ‘glass organza fabric’ using the dye sublimation printer.  The fabric is transparent and when placed behind one another allows the eye to see through to each photo much like discovering things underwater in the distance. The fabric has a shimmer when it moves imitating the ripples and moving surface of the ocean.

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Georgia Chard 12WMSS3

How The Mighty Have Fallen
Glass paint on engraved acrylic

This piece took inspiration from the composition of classical Christian and religious oil paintings during the Renaissance and Baroque periods of art in addition to the frequent use of stained glass depictions within Chapels and Churches. My intention for this piece was to reflect the constant pressure and expectations that are forced upon women within Christianity and how overwhelming that can be. The use of imitating stained glass displays a lack of transparency from the Church in the reality of this religion and its history toward women and it’s constant discrimination in the name of an ‘All loving God’. Comparing their preaching for salvation with their instantaneous lecturing of eternal damnation for those who do not adhere to those expectations.

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Milla Farrall 12CHLS1

Dreams Vs Reality #2
Acrylic on canvas

This artwork was inspired by the idea of the difference between dreams and the real world. It shows a somewhat realistic girl, paired with fantastical elements or features that assure the audience she is between reality and a dream. The piece includes mainly greens and blues that allow it to appear very natural and vibrant at the same time. The girl in the piece looks very content in contrast with her dream-like appearance that would make others who view her question her identity as human or mystical being. The combination of butterfly wings on the sides of the eyes and vibrant hair that appear somewhat realistic and the body and face that also appear somewhat realistic allows the joining of elements that do not commonly go together to create one figure that is unique and confusing to the eye. Therefore, establishing a relationship between dream aspects and reality.

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Kristy Gallina 12OBNS2

Reflection
Mixed media collage
Inspired primarily by David Hockney and artist in residence Angus McGeehan, I chose to pursue multimedia design throughout this unit, with a particular focus on collage, adapting traditional art making techniques/processes, and conveying emotion through colour. Reflection explores the idea of individuals grappling with their identity and overall sense of self - the deconstructed nature of the piece in combination with the layers of paint and pastel emphasising this idea of individuals having a warped sense of self that feels as if it is in a state of disorder - with the colour being applied randomly with no sense of rhythm or repetition. Complementary colours are used throughout the piece to create visual contrast; the juxtaposition of the colours representing this internal struggle.

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Rosie Grasso 12OBNS1

My Body Is My Own
Photography

This piece speaks to the judgment by others of differing female body types. I projected printed images of other peoples bodies onto my own body to describe how others expect me to look. This work attempts to take back ownership of my appearance. I choose to bare my skin not for validation of my body shape, but for myself. 
The lighting effect on the photos is a deliberate attempt to emphasise my figure.

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​Taylah Grech 12CNMS3

Displaced 2.0
Mixed media

Inspired by the works of Eser Guduz I wished to demonstrate the effects of media on society including beauty and lifestyle standards. My piece utilises a variety of media including lino printing, posca paint pens, acrylic paint, oil paints and newspaper. Ultimately,
Displaced 2.0 represents the overall impact of media within our society among many forms such as magazines, technology and poster boards. These unrealistic sets of standards are thrown in our faces everyday, standards we are faced with processing and more often than not accepting.

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Emma Grogan 12CTRS3

My Rainbow for Mum
Acrylic paint and oil pastel on canvas

This piece was inspired by a drawing that I did in 2007, when I was three years old. From a young age I have always been a creative person, I have loved to make and create - solidified by my parents eagerness to let me draw and paint and colour whenever I could. As an 18-year-old I have come a long way since my childhood drawings, both as a person and as an artist. I’ve learnt who I want to be in this world and cultivated my own unique style as an artist. This artwork is an “ode” to how far I’ve come in all aspects of life, a reflection into who I am now, symbolic of my growth and learning since that day in 2007 when I made “my rainbow for mum”.

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Isabella Hernandez 12DLYS1

Teenage Angst
Charcoal pencil drawing with red ink

Continuing with my exploration of hyperrealism, I instead wanted to incorporate more colour into my works to explore how this could create meaning. In addition, the main focus I wanted to depict in my pieces was the idea of ‘emotion’ and observing how this can warp the face, which I found really interesting and challenging to try realistically to depict. I found these works to be a lot more moving and eye-catching, where I explored different mediums like collaging to create movement in attempts to trial new ways of representing my work in my folio. My final piece depicts an original drawing from a photo taken of my friend, that conveys her to be quite irritated, with her face scrunched and her chin up. This was printed on a large scale, to which I used a paintbrush to flick a rich red paint over and a tool to scrape it over deliberately. The deep red and the way it is aggressively flicked and poured across the page demonstrates that feeling of internal rage my subject's facial expression conveys, without the use of words.

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​Caitlin Horton-Crundall 12CTRS2

Home Is Where The Heart Is
White raku clay, underglaze and LEGO
In this piece I wanted to convey a sense of childlike imagination and creativity by making a piece that appears like a dollhouse; somewhere I would dream of living as a child. I also wanted to explore the feeling of nostalgia I have for my childhood, longing for simpler, responsibility-free times. Growing up I loved watching TV shows and films as well as playing with toys like LEGO. I wanted to convey this influence in my final piece through elements which pay homage to my favourite shows and toys as well as the effect they had on my view of life, such as the structure of the sculpture which looks like a house seen in books like ‘The Lorax’ by Dr Seuss and decorating with LEGO builds I did when I was young. In doing so I intend to celebrate the creative freedom and joy I experienced in my formative years.

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Katherine Kopistinskij 12DLYS1

The Lion of Oz Meets The Metaverse
Adobe Photoshop

Inspired by the works of concept artists and my admiration for innovation in video games and the internet, I wanted to reflect how emotion and feelings are presented in video games, whilst connecting my work to innovative and futuristic themes. This photoshop piece incites the observer to ponder: will a man-made lion ever have the capacity to feel genuine human-like feelings and emotions such as love and affection? The piece infers the belief that video game characters being portrayed in a more humanist way is a very powerful weapon in engrossing gamers into the plot of the game and developing an attachment to a particular video game character.


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Audrey Lumb 12WMSS3

I Need A Name (Maybe Tom)
Acrylic Paint and Digital Photography

​This idea stems from my ideas in Unit 3 surrounding mirrors. Focusing on the idea of reflection, I aimed to create a dual toned face in which the materials created great contrast against one another. My final composition is a mixed media portrait painting composed of acrylic paint with photography printed on matte paper. Through my piece, I explore the idea of reflection in two different ways: how human thoughts and emotions are expressed through your facial expressions, and how people reflect a version of themselves that is different to who they really are.

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Georgia Padula 12OBNS3

Suburbia (after Arkley)
Acrylic paint on canvas
Inspired by the works of Howard Arkely and my admiration for his style of art representing suburbia. I wanted to recreate Arkley’s ‘triple fronted’ artwork, as it demonstrates his preoccupation with the Australian urban landscape. The painting shows the exterior of a suburban house in ultra-new and ultra-modern colours.

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Mikayla Pasqual 12CHLS3

Addiction and Its Ways
Mixed media

My work in Unit 4 focuses on the decay of the body and spirit of individuals who have alcohol and drug addictions. Similar to my unit 3 artwork, I wanted the series to get darker in colour and theme as the viewer's eye travels from left to right.

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Eliza Pitman 12BRNS1

Lost In It All
Acrylic paint, collage, digital photography

Inspired by the works of Khari Turner, I wanted my work to reflect contrast and distortion by warping the perception of a figure and facial structure.

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​Mia Sobol-Day 12CNMS1

Hyperbolic Crochet
Crochet
Inspired by the works of Davina Tamina and Garbiel Meyer I focused on one aspect of my unit 3 folio which was hyperbolic crochet. I spent hours crocheting and used a variation of colour - changing from deep blue to white representing the colours of the ocean and coral, similarly to my unit 3 artwork, I included the white to represent coral bleaching.

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​Kiara Versace 12CNMS2

Voyuerism
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Digital photography

Inspired by the concept of the male gaze and using photography to demonstrate a societal issue. This series of photographs were inspired by artist Tracey Moffatt who uses a series of photographs to tell a story. My piece tells the story of a woman in today's society who is objectified by men.

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​Ciel Whittaker 12DLYS1

Deeds, not words - (Emmeline Pankurst)
Chainmail/Dress Making

When creating my design I was inspired by the suffragettes and how they resisted traditional portrayals of women. By using chainmail as a sash I wanted to symbolise the armour with which women went out to fight their cause. In history, chainmail armour was used for protection by soldiers and warriors. By using it as a sash, and worn over a dress printed with the traditional colours of the suffragette movement my work speaks to those women who suffered much for the equality of all. 

“Remember the dignity of your woman hood. Do not appeal, do not beg, do not grovel”. 
Christabel Pankurt

STUDIO ARTS TEXTILES UNIT 3 & 4

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Lauren Andonovski
​12BRNS1

Homage to Vera Wang
Mixed media

I have been inspired by Vera Wang’s fashion for years. As a senior fashion editor at Vogue for 15 years and then a design director for Ralph Lauren, Wang is a formidable woman who has worked hard to create her company from the ground up and is now one of the worlds well known fashion designers and has been recognised as the ‘Queen of Bridal Wear’, She has made it possible for women to feel powerful and secure in their sexuality, particularly when wearing her bridal gowns. I aimed to pay homage to this fashion designer in creating a powerful yet feminine artwork.

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Madeleine Baldacchino 12CNMS3

Knowledge
Mixed media

I wanted to express the importance of knowledge and growth, and more specifically, I wanted to create a homage to female authors throughout history. My vision for the final piece was to create a whimsical garment that captured the essence of knowledge and its ability to grow and change. The book spines which make up the corset of the garment was inspired by influential female authors ranging from the 1700s to the modern day. For the skirt, I used pages of a book to create a strong link back to literature and throughout both the skirt and the bodice, I attached butterflies that are symbolic of growth and change as they go through metamorphosis to emerge as beautiful creatures. This communicates the development of knowledge.

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Julianne Cabanayan
​12DLYS2

Inside and Out
Mixed media

My theme was identity, focusing on the inner and outer identities that form one's personality.  I decided to create a reversible jacket to show that there is an outer identity which is shown to others, affecting others perception of you. Like the outermost clothing of an outfit, our ‘outside’ identity is often the first thing people notice. You are wearing your identity on your sleeve. In contrast, there is a personal, inner identity that is only shown to those close to the individual. It is hidden and on the ‘inside’ but is still an important part of an individual’s personality. By creating this jacket, I was able to answer the difficult questions such as “
Who am I?”, or “What is important to me?”, in relation to my own experiences at this specific moment in time.

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Victoria Cananzi
​12CTRS3

Life After Love
Mixed media

My work depicts
the vulnerability and fragility of one's life after heartbreak and the exploration of the tender and raw emotion that comes with loss. When we experience loss, we enter a process that takes us through several stages of grief. This process allows time for reflection, forgiveness, and growth which can be such a painful yet rewarding reality. I was intrigued by the complex emotions and journey after heartbreak as an experience that can stem from a breakup, death, or any other real disappointment in life that feels emotionally unbearable. It is the uncontrollable explosion of random emotions throughout the day and the feeling of heavy physical and emotional pain that lingers.
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Jemma Candela
​12WMSS1

Eve
Mixed media

For the last two thousand years, Eve has represented all women. The message of Genesis warns men not to trust women, as the belief in the West was that all women were by nature, prone to temptation, evil, disloyalty and deceit. I hoped to address these false accusations of females through a feminist inspired sculpture based on the biblical reference of Eve. It depicts how females feel internally, but also exhibits how powerful and courageous women are, even after continuous torment throughout many generations. Hence, why the centre piece demonstrates an anatomical heart that hangs from the torso, appearing untouched nor broken.

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Siena Capuana
​12CHLS3

Space
Mixed media

Space is fascinating, beautiful, and mysterious. When I look at the night sky, I see millions of sparkling lights, some brighter than others. These stars create constellations, which are in galaxies. In our world, our perceptions of space vary from the science aspect of space to the images of Pop Culture. The idea of space within film, music and Pop Culture has evolved over time, with franchises such as Star Wars leaving a lasting impact and influence on our world. The science-fiction genre has also contributed to this perception of space. My work is an homage to Pop Culture Space enthusiasts of generations past.

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Georgia Chard
​12WMSS3

Christianity
Mixed media

My theme was centred around the history of Christianity. As a woman who was raised in a Catholic Christian household and was taught by Christian institutions during primary school and secondary school, I understood that there is a darker history of Christianity. It was my intention with this theme to explore the perception of a community that is dedicated to holiness when the history of Christians also shows evidence of secrecy and hypocrisy. Christianity has been written as a history that ensures the truth of wrongdoings are covered and backed up by false narratives. Through my theme I intended to explore this through my personal experiences and my own understanding of religion.

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Annabelle Collier
12DLYS2

Rain
Mixed media

For some people, rain is nothing but a pain. It’s inconvenient, creates mud, and is usually accompanied by a cold wind. For me, however, rain is something that I look forward to. The sound of raindrops pattering on the roof while I lay in my warm bed drifting off to sleep is one of the most comforting feelings in the world. Nature is in its prime when it’s raining. Plants grow, rivers refill, animals have more to drink, and rainbows appear. In fact, I think the real reason I love rain so much is because it makes me feel so much more connected to nature and the earth. It’s a reminder that we all live within nature and that we as humans hold the same value to the ecosystem as any other living creature.

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Senna Curcic
​12CTRS3

Under the Sea
Mixed media

My theme
Under the Sea was inspired by the beauty of coral found in the ocean. I was inspired by all the different types of coral and algae that live under the sea to create a beautiful coral reef. The reality of our coral reefs being destroyed because of climate change and global warming is heartbreaking to see, as it destroys all of the ocean's life. This harsh reality made me want to bring awareness to this issue, so that people may feel a sense of urgency to reverse the effects of climate change. I decided to make one piece showing the beauty and liveliness of coral, and one piece showing the destruction caused by coral bleaching.

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Ruby Damanti
12CHLS1

Fairies
Mixed media

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I am fascinated by the mystical creatures - fairies. In the 13th Century, England theorised a new concept of fairies introducing them as “little people” with or without wings that were either nice or evil. Eventually, the English mythological beliefs and Christianity combined to produce a theory of Fairies explaining them as “Fallen Angels”. They believed that fairies were not bad enough for Hell but too bad for Heaven, so they were sent to Earth.  I find fairies extremely attractive even though they can have bad intentions as they are dangerous and powerful beings who are sometimes friendly to humans but can also be cruel or mischievous. ​

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Hermela Eyasu
12DLYS2

The Met Gala
Mixed media

The theme I chose to explore was the Met Gala Ball. The Ball is an annual showcase of designers’ creativity and the skill of Fashion Houses to interpret the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Exhibition theme in such a way that is highly creative while still maintaining the designer's aesthetic and integrity. It honours fashion as an art form. My aim for my final piece was to create a two-piece top and skirt that included printing of a design comparable to the Louis Vuitton logo all over the dress to appropriate the Fashion Houses element seen at the Met Gala.

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Caitlin Horton-Crundall
12CTRS2

Confusion
Wool

My theme for this piece is ‘feeling lost’. In this artwork I aimed to convey my struggle with making decisions and setting my mind to things, as well as my lack of certainty regarding the future. I also aimed to express the feeling of having a million ideas and none at the same time, all whirling around in an endless abyss - and thus a sense of instability and a lack of structure. Amidst confusion surrounding my future, crochet has been a significant passion, creative outlet, and a means of expressing myself which I wanted to exhibit in this artwork. In using crochet, I wanted to create something personal and representative of myself.

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Nickola La Bruna
12OBNS3

The Secret Side of Chanel
Mixed media
*due to the sensitive nature of this garment, it has been partially displayed for exhibition.

After visiting the National Gallery of Victoria’s Gabrielle Chanel Fashion Manifesto exhibition, I was fascinated by her contribution to 20th-century fashion. This encouraged me to explore Coco Chanel further which exposed me to the dark side of her life which isn’t generally known to the public. Chanel associated herself with the Nazis during World War II and inspired me to expose this side of her life through a controversial garment that was represented by her iconic suit jacket.

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Olivia Lafontaine
12CTRS2

Homage to Gaultier
Leather

My work is an homage to Jean Paul Gaultier, French fashion designer who has showcased a range of his pieces in Haute Couture Fashion shows since 1976. I was particularly drawn to his 2010 Spring Couture Fashion show and fell in love with the jungle theme showcased in several garments, which were designed from the inspiration of leaves, greenery, braiding, and had a tribal atmosphere. Gaultier used the weaving technique throughout many of these garments which is a textile technique in which two sets of yarns or threads are intertwined at right angles to make a fabric or cloth. I chose to use woven leather in two hues of green to appropriate Gaultier’s work.

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Tiana Mannarino
​12CNMS2

Venus
Mixed media

The theme which I explored was Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex and fertility. I was particularly interested in uncovering the theme of Venus due to her associations with divine femininity as one of the most representative figures of perfection in art history and the first woman to be depicted nude in a non-religious context. Therefore, my artworks act as a homage for my affinity with Venus and her ethereal presence, intending to encapsulate and reclaim the power of female sexuality.

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Jessica Pane
12WMSS1

Moulin Rouge
Mixed media

The Moulin Rouge was established in 1889 in Montmartre, Paris, dedicated to entertaining everyone. Moulin Rouge established many dancers and performers over its time, and it is where the famous French Cancan began. The Moulin Rouge Cabaret is still running to this day in Paris. It has been around for over 120 years and welcomes almost 600,000 visitors each year. In 2001, Baz Luhrmann directed the film Moulin Rouge, focusing on Satine, a cabaret dancer and courtesan looking for love. In the movie, her life looks glamorous as Satine was seen as a star, with a dazzling life. The reality was much different. I chose to portray the beautiful, sparkling side of Satine.

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Rhiannon Pondeljak
12CHLS1

Identity through Clothing
Mixed media

Clothing has the power to communicate so much more about a person, whether it be their ethnicity, religious beliefs, interests, music taste or general likes and dislikes through the use of colour, silhouettes, materials and decorative details. Clothing now forms such a big part of our social identity, allowing us to either identify as part of a group, or stand out as an individual. When we’re feeling outgoing and wanting to be seen, we wear bright colours and bold, eccentric patterns while we opt for more muted and subtle colours and patterns when we want to blend in. Fitted garments highlight the body while baggier silhouettes distract from it. Through my work I wanted to explore this relationship between personality and interests and the clothing we choose, using the body as an outward projection of elements of individual identity.

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Larissa Zammit
12WMSS1

My State of Mind
Mixed media

I wanted to explore the mental health disorders of depression and anxiety that I experienced during Lockdown. I wanted to express how I felt from struggling to fall asleep due to countless thoughts running through my head. These thoughts would keep me up into the early hours of the morning until I had completely run out of energy to think anymore. My toxic mind and thoughts blocked out the positive thoughts of “I am good enough” and “I have self-worth” and occasionally still do. I felt weak, trapped, and helpless from this routine and was too powerless to break out of the cycle.

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Georgia Chard 12WMSS3


Adriana Cilia 12CHLS1


Keely Forbes 12WMSS2


Kristy Gallina 12OBNS2


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Elissa Guzzardi 12BRNS3


Olivia Lafontaine 12CTRS2


Meikah Mercieca 12DLYS2


Eden Morano 12CNMS1


Kristy Nicolaou 12CTRS2


Mikayla Pasqual 12CHLS3


Bijanka Perak 12CHLS1


Aimee Piro 12CTRS3


Ruby Pound 12OBNS1


Alissa-Rose Probyn 12OBNS2


Imogen Rawlings 12CTRS3


Bianca Resta 12CTRS1


Jayde Rumoro 12OBNS3


Eloise Sexton 12CNMS3


Julia Sicilia 12BRNS2


Holland Stanway 12CHLS2


VISUAL COMMUNICATION & DESIGN

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Ashley Bonello 12CHLS3


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Alyssa Calderone 12DLYS1


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Victoria Cananzi 12CTRS3


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Siena Capuana 12CHLS3


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Alana Delinaoum 12CHLS2


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Ella Doolan 12CNMS1


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Alannah Giurdanella 12OBNS3


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Emma Grogan 12CTRS3


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Isabella Hernandez 12DLYS1


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Marie Ioannou 12CHLS1


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Madison Ostrowski 12OBNS1


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Stella Power 12OBNS1


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Sienna Premier 12DLYS3


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Giorgia Puopolo 12DLYS1


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Alexandra Smith 12DLYS1


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Holland Stanway 12CHLS2


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Matilda Wellington 12WMSS1


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Ciel Whittaker 12DLYS1

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