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This year’s Senior Art Exhibition in the Great Hall revealed a magnificent multisensory display of expression.   

Each display had its own way of inviting guests into the experience. With rocks being tossed into a bowl, headphones in a cozy cubby house, and a big red ’spin to win’, this was a particularly ephemeral exhibit. 

“Students have used their art as a powerful vehicle to engage with some challenging philosophical questions about the environment and identity... Also reminding us how precious childhood still is to them and how much they value a rich inner life through the use of their imagination and love of fantasy worlds.” Anne Kennedy-Levesque, Head of Art.

An array of mediums were explored throughout, with some artists using multiple artforms to extend upon their narratives. A few examples include, in no particular order:

Kayser Ali’s mesmerising series on the unpredictable nature of life, Resistance, which tied an acrylic painting with a video realisation, as well as an invitation for guests to contribute to a sticker variation of the pattern.    

Thomas Poll’s fondness for fishing at the Great Barrier Reef with his grandpa came to life with an electric series of charcoal and watercolour works. “All the places we used to go fishing, our favourite spots, they’re all mapped out with the fish...” Thomas Poll.  

Lachlan Elliot’s series included two large scale illustrations; one in graphite and the other in fine liner. Capturing childhood memories before being launched into adulthood, Lachlan embraced the notion that “memory is the opposite of reality”. Lachlan Elliot

Beyond Lachlan's prodigious illustrations, he also crafted an entire world of nostalgia for Remembering Little Lachie. Cushions, bunting and fairy lights comforted guests, while a playfully curated childhood soundtrack ran through headphones.

Well done to all Senior art students on a highly commendable exhibition.