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This list includes the names and works of all students who accepted the invitation and submitted work for inclusion in the SSABSA Art Show 2001.

ABBOTT Kasha
Visual Arts Studies
A Naked Scar - acrylic paint and pastel
'This painting exemplifies contrast and harmony, the two key elements of design. It is developed from both art and design principles and is thematically based upon a personal style. The use of negative space, with the application of acrylics by rough brush strokes, creates contrast with the smoothness of the human body.'

AGNEW Anne
Visual Arts Studies
Gloria - clay, paint, wire, and tin-copper
'This piece represents teenagers who fall pregnant because the contraceptive pill is only 99% effective. It is hoped that Gloria's experience is not wasted: the message is the importance of using other contraceptive methods along with the pill. The copper and orange flowers represent other teenagers who have fallen pregnant, and the babies are their babies.'

ALDERSON Fiona
Art Practical (2 units)
A Relaxation of Features - oil paint and oil sticks on canvas
'This work was inspired by two artists, one a painter (Jeffrey Smart), the other an electronic musician (Moby). I have always been interested in simple compositions because of their beauty rather than their concept. I like to be able to look at a work without it constantly demanding interpretation, and I hope that I have successfully achieved this with my own work.'

ANDERSON Kathryn
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Beach Boxes
'I experimented with different media to create a variety of gift boxes using a beach theme. Living near the beach inspired me to capture the essence of the seaside environment.'

Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Metal and Paper Quilling Greeting Cards
'After experimenting with quilling using coloured paper, I came across the idea of metal quilling using a secret source! These cards are inspired by the flowers that surround my garden.'

Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Marbling Greeting Cards
'I experimented with marbling on paper and discovered that the results can be displayed simply and effectively in photograph frames.'

ANGELAKIS Zoë
Art Practical (2 units)
Out of the Shadow - etching
'This work is about people's perceptions of each other; we all have a public face that masks our private feelings. The distorted shadow represents my being there physically but not emotionally.'

Art Practical (2 units)
Methods and materials folio.

ARNOLD Kelly
Design Practical (1 unit)
Untitled

ARNOLD Vanessa
Visual Arts Studies
Escape - sculpture
'As the world enters the twenty-first century, we are confronted with challenging and frightening issues such as crimes, wars, natural disasters, and emotional disturbances in people (including depression and suicide). Sometimes we need to escape these issues. However, this is virtually impossible, resulting in frustration, isolation, and anger.'

  BAGGOLEY Anna
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - acrylic on canvas and papier mâché
'I wanted to produce a piece that was both creative and visually stimulating: something that would compel the viewer to take a second glance, or to reach out and touch it. I created this piece by taking a mould of a friend's torso and face, using plaster bandage. This mould was then used to make a papier mâché cast, which was then inserted into and attached to the canvas.'

BAINGER Craig
Design Practical (2 units)
Product/Industrial Design - Adobe and Illustrator
'Design is about thinking outside the square you live in, pushing the present to the past, and the future to the present. I designed two pieces that are nothing like what is available today. Smooth, clean lines feature in an ergonomic design that leads to a more user-friendly, practical, and aesthetically pleasing outcome.'

BARKER Brian
Visual Arts Studies
Deception - acrylic paint and ink (from wood cut)
'There are two reasons why this piece is called Deception. First, the tie can be seen to be merging into the form of a snake. Secondly, the piece provides images of deception. Humankind's first experience with deception was with the serpent in the Garden of Eden. This piece is a reminder that we can be just as easily deceived by the image of a man with a tie.'

BARTON Jo
Art Practical (2 units)
Is There Anybody Out There? - acrylic on canvas
'Have you ever tried to imagine the soul of a lonely person? This painting is a result of my personal experience with the emotion of loneliness. It became a vehicle to express an abstract feeling visually. Through this work, I hope to be able to connect those who feel lonely, or have felt lonely.'

BARTSCH Lauren
Design Practical (2 units)
Raw Energy - CorelDRAW 9 and Photoshop
'This work consists of promotional material for the stage band Raw Energy, including an advertisement, a program for the concert, and table card numbers for the Big Band night. After scanning photographs of instruments, I used Photoshop and imported the images to CorelDRAW 9 for manipulation.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Desert Moon - CorelDRAW 7 and Photoshop
'These wine labels are for the Desert Moon range. They reflect the Australian landscape and the type of wine. They have been presented on a flat sheet and on the wine bottles. The catalogue advertisement features a photograph of each wine bottle, with the background of an Australian desert.'

BATEMAN Leigh
Art Practical (2 units)
A Collection of Photography - photography and digital images
'This practical extension focuses on photography and the different media that can be used to enhance and emphasise parts of photographs. I experimented by applying paint to photographs; using Photoshop to manipulate images, and also to enhance black and white images by creating colour in areas that did not previously have colour; and sewing and beading on to photographs.'

Art Practical (2 units)
Investigative study.

BAYLY Katie
Design Practical (2 units)
Beckett/Beatles Project - coloured texta
'These posters were used to promote a Year 12 drama production entitled "The Beckett/Beatles Project". I used cartoon-like images of the cover of the Beatles' Abbey Road album and depicted the hippy culture with psychedelic images.'

BELLIFEMINI Carla
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - water-colour and airbrush
'This piece represents the past, present, and future, the growing of our souls, and the process of becoming independent. It represents times when we discover ourselves and times when we are stuck. It also represents what we see ahead and the longing for peace within ourselves. I believe we should take time out to soul-search, because there is always more to discover about ourselves.'

BENNIE Sara
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - clay
'I have always liked the shape and appearance of fish, and they inspired me to focus my first practical on them. I began by drawing a variety of fish and seascapes; I then decided to add something about myself (e.g. my face). Using clay, I shaped three different facial expressions into the curving fish bodies to create three floor sculptures.'

BENSON Tom
Visual Arts Studies
Reclamation - The End of Man - digital (graphic design)
'This image is an expression of my belief that humanity is leaving reality behind in an attempt to escape into an artificial existence. It also depicts the idea that the further we leave reality behind the more artificial we become, and a concern that nature will retake the world we leave behind.'

BESZ Alex
Visual Arts Studies
Circle-based Car Design and Cutloose Website Development - pencil, paper, and computer
'The first of my two practicals is experimentation with circles in car design; the second is concerned with the development of graphic elements for the Cutloose website. My work is heavily influenced by the use of computers. However, in both practicals, the computer has been used only as an extension of the ideas already created using pencil and paper. Without either medium, the final solutions would not have been as effective.'

BEVAN Jocelyn
Visual Arts Studies
Because I Have a Boring Face - pencil, paint, and collage
'The body has been a medium on which to create ever since humans came out of the jungle. In modern times, body decoration is associated with the deviant, although it once was a representation of growth. I tried to portray the growing acceptance of the art. What better way to display art than on a human canvas?'

BLUTE Troy
Design Practical (2 units)
Methods and materials folio. 'This folio contains samples of work that were created using gouache paint and computer-generated design. Each sample has its own characteristics and appearance, but still maintains its original qualities.'

BONE Jourdanne
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - photography
'This piece is a collection of photographs of old rotting doors. Although the images have similar features, they have been photographed at different angles to emphasise their individuality. The use of black and white film, and old timber frames, enhances the feeling of decay.'

BORG Kate
Design Practical (2 units)
Untitled - textured sheet-metal and wood
'Inspired by the subject of animals, this piece provides a soft, subtle ambience. As the light shines through the symmetrical pattern of small holes in the sail, the wooden base reflects a rich mahogany glow. Both of these elements combine to add warmth to a modern interior.'

BOWMAN Joshua
Art Practical (2 units)
Egyptian Artwork Through the Ages - computer and multimedia presentation
'My multimedia presentation takes the viewer through the Egyptian age of art, from the very beginning of the civilisation to its decline. The examples show how Egyptian artwork looked and portray Egyptian life as it once was.'

BROWN Callie
Art Practical (2 units)
Breaking Out - sketchbook: charcoal, pastel, conté, and pencil; three-dimensional work: clay (white) bandages, plaster, mesh, and string
'In my practical extension, I tried to convey the contrasts between the feelings of being limited/trapped/confined/ to those of feeling free/boundless/. I examined "breaking out" in humans, but also in nature. I used examples of mummies (humans), cocoons, twigs, and an abstract baby trapped in a pod.'

Visual Arts Studies
Frog Eyes - chalk pastel on black card
'In this work, I decided to focus on one aspect of my subject "frogs". I focused on different eyes, looking at the colours and geometric patterns they generated. By using Photoshop, I repeated the different sets of eyes in grids to present the eyes with different filters/effects on each.'

Visual Arts Studies
Where Have the Frogs Gone? - chalk pastel on black painted paper
'This work was inspired by a magazine article on the mysterious disappearance of frogs. I challenged myself to portray the question "Where have the frogs gone?". Inside the question mark the frogs are clear and bright, to represent the frogs that are left; outside the question mark the frogs are fading and swirling away into nothing.'

BRUCE Jenny
Visual Arts Studies
Hope, Depression, and Anger - Exposed! - fabric
'Throughout the struggles of Year 12, I knew that my peers were concealing their emotions and keeping them close to their hearts, as I was. This became my inspiration - to reveal the heart and show it bravely being worn for all to see. Exposed!'

BUCHAN Tamzin
Visual Arts Studies
The Beauty of Entrapment - mixed media
'This work portrays the idea that through sexual exploitation the female body has come to be seen as an instrument of pleasure. Sensuality and sexuality meld and create a trap for themselves within society's limitations and ideals.'

BURGESS Lincoln
Design Practical (2 units)
Illusion - computer-aided design
'This design was created for a product - an alcoholic drink. It is applied not only to the label on the product, but also to a poster, a bottle opener, and a coaster.'

BURTON Joshua
Visual Arts Studies
Seditio - pencil and photographic manipulation (digital)
'There are so few universal truths, suffering and dissension being two that often co-exist. There is so much to say and yet there are so few words to say it. When are we going to realise? When will we understand? God help us, for we shall never be able to save ourselves.'

BUTLER Holly
Art Practical (2 units)
Untitled - pastel and mixed media
'Experiments with paint and pastel provided interesting textures and colours to reveal the form of the figures. The directional lines of the dry pastel added interest to the curves of the body and gave a more lively and dynamic quality to the overall work, rather than a rendered tonal approach.'

BUTTERWORTH David
Visual Arts Studies
The Beginning of Time - paint, lino prints with ink, and various materials
'This work represents an evolution of ideas, beginning with the expressive thoughts of a Year 5 student. Young audiences will appreciate the simplistic illustrations and story line. I used various artistic techniques to give the illustrations a three-dimensional effect. Each lino print represents a key character.'

  CARBONI Rosanne
Art Practical (2 units)
Still Life 1 - paint on canvas

Art Practical (2 units)
Swirly World - paint on paper
'This piece is an impression of the world through an unreal imagination.'

CARR Steve
Art Practical (2 units)
Path of Self-destruction - acrylic on board
'The concept of this painting was to explore the theme "caged in". My intention was to do something personal that also gave young people a message about heroin addiction. The figures at each end represent heroin and the fact that it's a shadow that's always there once you have started. The question mark is simply there to provoke thought about the issue.'

CASAGRANDE Justin
Visual Arts Studies
Targeting Gary Gait - oil paint applied with a palette knife
'Gary Gait is considered to be the best player ever in lacrosse. He is definitely a threat to the defence, and their eyes are always watching him. My aim was to incorporate a target of Gary Gait from the viewpoint of a defender. I used a three-dimensional effect and a white border.'

CHARLES Danielle
Art Practical (2 units)
Surreal Sea of Figures - wood, paint, ink, texta, coloured pencil, and pen
'My idea was to create a giant wall hanging using rectangular pieces of paper. I decided to use the human figure, and distortion, to create a fantasy, almost surreal creature, not quite human. I was particularly interested in the work of Max Ernst. I wanted the presentation to be different, not flat on the wall. I wanted to see the works all together, like a sea of artworks, crowded and busy.'

CHELLEW Jessica
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled 1 - oil paint
'This piece is a juxtaposition of two separate ideas. My backup began with landscapes and cellos separately; it was not until later that I decided to blend them together. The nature of the oil paints helped me to achieve smooth blending of colour and freeness of line.'

Visual Arts Studies
Untitled 2 - chalk pastel and pencil
'This piece is a juxtaposition of music and dance. The chalk pastel allowed me to be free in my style and expressive through lines and tone.'

CHURCH Emma
Design Practical (2 units)
Elevate Catalogue - computer-generated art, using Photoshop and Freehand 9
'This is the design for a catalogue layout for dance wear. I took the images of the two girls with a digital camera and edited them in Photoshop. I created the layout in Freehand 9 and printed it on A3 size glossy paper.'

COCKS Adam
Visual Arts Studies
Didya - computer
'Didya is a series of pieces that promote an imagined didgeridoo shop. The works help to convey the didgeridoo shop as a realistic and believable idea.'

CODRINGTON Susanne
Art Practical (2 units)
Practical Extension - textile
'This work represents practical exploration of, and experimentation with, a method or material. Free motion machine embroidery and satin stitch were used to enhance and create textile art.'

CONDON Clare
Visual Arts Studies
Kurt Cobain - Artist of the Decade - lino block print
'My influence for this work was Kurt Cobain and his life. I used several layers in the final product, included glass, perspex, paper, and card, and reversed the image to obtain a different effect. The different layers are intended to depict the depth of Kurt's emotional response to the media.'

COPELAND Shaun
Art Practical (2 units)
Fire and Ice - water-colour
'Tone can be extremely effective visually, and so I decided to produce a piece that supported this idea. Water-colour was an excellent medium to use to show detailed lines, shapes, and colours on a piece of water-colour paper.'

COX Kaylan
Art Practical (2 units)
Soul Position - pastel, paint, pencil, and ink
'I tried to imagine the soul of a soulless person. The soul is shown caged. I used a water-based paint to create a background colour and pastel over the top to give a soft and slightly detailed effect for the soul. Pencil and ink were used to depict the human. I wrote poetry to accompany my picture.'

CRAIG Peter
Design Practical (2 units)
Digital Photography - computer graphics
'This is an experimental piece combining and/or manipulating simple digital images or photographs to produce a scene that did not previously exist. This work indicates the power of technology and the ability to manipulate photographs to provide inaccurate information. Most of the pictures are digital photographic montages and some are simple experiments with software filters.'

CRAVEN Anna
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Magic Garden - quilted wall hanging and colour wash
'The colours begin from the centre of the quilt, and range from light to dark. I arranged the squares in each corner so that they look like flowers. The main technique I used was machine quilting. When viewed from a distance, the quilt looks like a magic garden.'

CROSBY Ari
Design Practical (2 units)
Pinnacle Apartments Project - computer
'These three pieces of work show different aspects of my building design. The poster features a three-dimensional view of the apartment building that allows clients to see how it will look when built. The side view of the building shows the different levels of the building. The third piece shows the floor plans.'

CUMMING Megan
Visual Arts Studies
Battery Hens - pencil and pastel
'I easily found inspiration and ideas for this piece. For a long time I have felt very strongly about the inhumanity surrounding the issue of battery hens. This piece is meant to raise awareness and allow me to express my feelings on this issue.'

  DAVIS Leanne
Visual Arts Studies
Adam and Eve - Mount Gambier limestone
'This is a semi-abstract representation of Adam and Eve. The use of a harsh, porous material and extreme negative spaces contrasts with the realistic and soft qualities previously depicted in art. I used different sized chisels and rasps, as well as an electric sander, to create the desired form and finished product.'

DEVLIN Kimberly
Art Practical (2 units)
A Lady's Face - mixed media
'As part of my practical extension, I chose to work with a picture of a lady's face. By using different media and techniques, I reproduced the lady's face in many different ways. I enjoyed this project because the lady's face looked different each time. It reflected the different layers that make a person unique.'

DOECKE Russell
Art Practical (2 units)
Death on Road - acrylic and enamel paint, chipboard, and metal
'This piece captures what happens to people's lives when there is a death in a car crash. I wanted to show that when people have a car crash, it is not just those people who get hurt. The signs represent the experiences of the people who are involved in the crash and the experiences of the people who know them.'

DOLLING Lara
Art Practical (2 units)
The Game of Life - pencil, clay, and wood
'This piece is a social and political statement about the world and the way in which people function in it. The pictures on the board represent a reality of horror and pain, which many innocent people experience. Towering over them, simply playing a game, are the chess pieces displaying faces of "evil". These are intended to make us all consider our own actions.'

DONGES Genene
Art Practical (2 units)
Untitled - clay, wire, and plaster bandage
'These three faceless sculptures represent entrapment, entanglement, and our conscience. These thoughts and mind processes are shown externally. The cage symbolically represents entrapment. The vine surrounding the second figure portrays entanglement. The small figure on the back of the largest figure depicts our conscience.'

DREYER Danielle
Visual Arts Studies
Effervescent - acrylic on board, and gouache on sheet-metal
'My work signifies a boldness in relation to colour. I took a leaf in water and created something abstract. I particularly chose to use sheet-metal to echo the texture of the water and bubbles throughout the entire piece. I feel it represents a sense of excitement.'

DUFFIELD Melanie
Visual Arts Studies
Lush - paint and Photoshop
'This was my first practical, and it took me longer than expected. I started by painting fruit using acrylic paint, and then scanned the final image into the computer. I used Photoshop to produce the final design.'

 ELLIOTT Robyn
Visual Arts Studies
Breakfast at Robyn's - acrylic paint on canvas
'My painting was inspired by my love for still-life composition. I created this painting with the impressionist technique of light and movement, using physical linear brush strokes and vibrant layers of contrasting warm and cool colours. My aim was to keep the paint luminous and alive for the eye.'

ELLIS Julian
Visual Arts Studies
Year 12 Study Calendar - water-colour pencil
'My piece is a study calendar for Year 12 in cartoon style. There is a lot of pressure in Year 12, and people are focused on their work and future. I decided to take a lighthearted view and add some humour to what is a very serious year for most people.'

EVANS Alan
Design Practical (2 units)
Untitled - computer and various other media
Methods and materials folio. 'In this folder of work I aimed to explore the capabilities of my computer, and more importantly the programs, primarily Photoshop 5. Most of the images are based on topics that interest me. I especially tried to make these images as creative and complex as possible.'

  FERBER Sarah
Visual Arts Studies
Daily Dilemma - pencil on paper, and perspex
'This piece is about the thoughts and feelings we have about ourselves - our self-image. Specifically, it relates to my own "daily dilemma", the day-to-day struggles I experienced with my opinion of myself. The dairy pages in the perspex screen reflect my thoughts last year as I recovered from anorexia.'

FERGUSON Judy
Art Practical (2 units)
David - acrylic on photocopies
'I tried to create a portrait of a man, showing not just his superficial, two-dimensional appearance but also the detail of a long, productive life. I created a backdrop of images directly related to David's life and interests. The pose is typical of him - a retired postman - relaxed, content, and his tired feet off the ground, at last!'

FIELD Claire
Design Practical (2 units)
Untitled - paint and wood
'The screen is designed so that children can interact with it. To make it interesting for them, I chose the jungle/forest theme, with the different animals and various shades of brown and green for the background. Wood was especially chosen for this project as it is strong and sturdy, and safe for children to interact with.'

FIELD Sarah
Art Practical (2 units)
A Rite of Passage - oil paint on canvas
'My painting represents the Year 12 experience. The abstract figures portray struggles and conflict. The surrounding portraits show the faces of people who were in my class. They represent completion and show that all the hard work was not done in vain, but was simply part of a rite of passage.'

FORTÉ Kimberley
Visual Arts Studies
I See the Soul - mixed media (metals) and paint on board
'I worked from the quotation "the eyes are the key to the soul", with the key and shadowed figure representing the person's soul. No two eyes are the same: they represent individuality. The protruding eyelashes illustrate how we keep others at arm's length. The square net and fine mesh around the pupils are the barriers we sometimes erect around ourselves.'

FOWLER Andrea
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Handmade and Embroidered Teddy Bear - wool and wool blanketing
'This teddy bear was handmade using wool blanketing, and was machine and hand stitched. There is much detail in the embroidery, which I partially designed myself.'

FRIGO Stella
Art Practical (2 units)
Investigative study.

FROST Charlotte
Visual Arts Studies
Bags - pastel
'Bags have always fascinated me. The bags that people carry can hide, contain, and reveal so much about them. By capturing different people in similar environments, I was able to explore and contrast a number of fascinating people - and their bags.'

  GAEBLER Jenny
Visual Arts Studies
B is for … Beauty - oil paint
'My aim in this work was to combine many images of beautiful things that start with the letter 'b' in order to create one beautiful composition. I wanted the piece to make those viewing it think about what they saw as being beautiful, and to make them appreciate all of the beautiful things in this world.'

GAILLARD Elise
Visual Arts Studies
Wave Nine - computer graphics
'My restaurant Wave Nine is located on the mythical tropical island of Paradiso and is aimed at patrons seeking a light, fresh, healthy lunch or dinner. In creating my menu, I aimed to stimulate the appetite by carefully arranging the design elements and components such as colour, shape, and space.'

GALESSI Danielle
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - oil pastel
'This piece represents achieving clarity of mind and identity, despite the wish-wash of surrounding patterns and colours that beckon us to conform.'

Visual Arts Studies
Student choice topic.

GIBBINS Genna
Art Practical (2 units)
Untitled - clay and acrylic paint
'People often ask me where the inspiration for my work comes from. I honestly don't know, and this piece is no different. I worked on my teapot throughout Year 12. The bugs and the teapot are white clay, and the wings and legs are wire, aluminium foil, and fly mesh. I painted the teapot with acrylic paint and therefore could not glaze it, so I varnished it instead.'

GILES Tammie
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - pastel and charcoal
'This abstract drawing evolved from a computer-generated image. I used pastel and charcoal, merging them together to form a meaningless abstraction.'

GOULDING Lauren
Visual Arts Studies
Jungle of Consumerism - sculpture
'This piece represents a world where everything is built the same. I believe that humans are becoming robotic and uniformity is taking over. The matchboxes represent uniformity and the Lego men are robotic. This work shows demarcations between the organic and the manufactured, the natural and the artificial.'

Visual Arts Studies
Memories in Absolute Darkness - sculpture
'This piece was created to express my life so far, and what I hope it will be like in the future. I feel that a film canister contains memories in absolute darkness.'

GOVETT Tamera
Visual Arts Studies
Chair - photographic collage
'I used this chair as my study seat in Year 13, but more than that it supported me. I used it as a source of expression, and it enabled me to release the emotions I felt of frustration, anger, happiness, and annoyance. It is through the use of photographic collage and hands that I was able to reveal those feelings and enable people to see the chair through new eyes.'

GRAEBER Suzannah
Visual Arts Studies
Suzannah - computer and photography
'I wanted to design packaging and letterheads for a fragrance for women, using photography and a computer. The fragrance was intended to appeal to women of all ages, but mainly to middle-aged women.'

GRAZIANO Donna
Visual Arts Studies
Student choice topic: Topic 10. 'In this report I focused on what I had learnt about visual arts, science, and technology. It was interesting to discover that artists and scientists of the past and present combine their knowledge of art, science, and technology.'

GREEN Cassie
Visual Arts Studies
DAD - acrylic on canvas
'The remarkable character of my dad, and my love of painting portraits, are the reasons why I created this piece. This image of my dad sleeping shows him dreaming about the beautiful coast where we often spent summer holidays. The painting reminds me of those wonderful times. Often we came home exhausted, and my dad would fall asleep in his favourite chair.'

GREGORY Alana
Visual Arts Studies
Pelin - oil paint and glass
'This piece is about being a young female. Two statements, both by Abigail Heyman, a feminist photographer, explain what I tried to address in my work: (1) I'm not sure what to just accept and what to question. (2) My aunt used to say, "You're a pretty girl. You'll do well".'

GREGURKE Leigh
Art Practical (2 units)
All the Flowers in Time (Bend Towards the Sun) - acrylic and pencil on board
'This work consists of three portraits of the late Jeff Buckley. Buckley was a singer and songwriter who died tragically in 1997. I decided to complete this work as a dedication to his life and the ways in which his music has influenced myself and others.'

  HA Bunlong
Art Practical (2 units)
Self-portrait - oil paint
'This painting is an interpretation of my daily life. The overall mood of the painting is a mixture of depression, sadness, and frustration.'

HANNAGAN Shona
Visual Arts Studies
21st Century Deity - acrylic, impasto medium, and paper towel
'I wanted to represent John Lennon so that all his exalted qualities shone through - his love, abundance of talent, kindness, individuality, and dream of bringing peace into the world. His ascent into an unknown realm is an unfortunate yet undeniable fact, but one that led to his immortalisation.'

HARRINGTON Nicole
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - water-colour and ink
'This work was inspired by the beauty of Kakadu National Park.'

HARROD James
Design Practical (2 units)
Walkie-talkie Design
'The walkie-talkie was designed to interest children and keep them entertained.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Kettle Design
'The kettle has a sleek and aesthetic appearance while still retaining the function of a kettle.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Methods and materials folio.'In developing this folio, I used Photoshop and 3D Studio Max for animations and three-dimensional modelling.'

HARTWICH Sarah
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - oil paint
'My artwork is an Australian version of van Gogh's Starry Night - with a difference. It is painted on three layers of transparent acrylic, which allows light to shine through. It shows a transformation of clouds, from van Gogh's style to my own style. This piece should be hung in front of a window or light to get the full effect.'

HEINRICH Phillippa
Visual Arts Studies
Once I Sat Upon a Promontory - mixed media
'This work consists of painting on various surfaces (including board), clay casts, and sand on papier mâché. There are also a number of collage components, including face and hair detail, tail detail (wire frame, papier mâché, sand, mirror, and glitter), and the shell arrangement across the bottom.'

HEINRICH Scott
Design Practical (2 units)
Riverland Tourism Calendar - pencil, photographs, and Photoshop
'This calendar took a lot of time to make, but I am extremely happy with the results. I combined hand-drawn images and photographs, using Photoshop.'

HEITMANN Dylan
Visual Arts Studies
Ka-Boom - computer-generated design
'This work is collated from digitally refined sketches. It is based on the Pop art movement, specifically the work of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.'

HERRAMAN Lauren
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Kids' Bags - fur, satin, cotton fabric, sequins, and felt
'I decided to create these bags for children because I felt they would enjoy the cute designs of a fluffy ladybird, a tiger, and a satin strawberry. I used three different types of materials so that I could experiment with them. I also experimented with a range of techniques, including sewing on sequins.'

HILL Sebastian
Visual Arts Studies
Frieze: Static Folly
'I have attempted to express some of the current trends in society. The rush for information, combined with the prevailing psychology that one must become outstanding, emphasises the beginnings of a social progression that will generate anonymity within our frantic lives, where nothing remains static.'

HOOPER Danielle
Art Practical (2 units)
Skin - photography
'I created this piece by combining my interests in David Hockney's "joiners", black and white photography, and the human figure. Printed using a computer, this piece gradually came together through much trial and error, producing an angelic image with a hint of sensuality.'

HOPKINS Ryan
Design Practical (2 units)
Investigative study.

HOPPE Leisa
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - pencil, conté, and paint
'This piece is about the cycle of life and death, and new to old, as shown by the sketches of a baby and an old lady, and the live and dead flowers. The main picture shows a teenager's place in this cycle, and the confusion of growing up.'

HUMPHRIES Sean
Visual Arts Studies
For the Fatherland - acrylic paint and collage/montage
'This work is my response to the tragedy of the sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk in the Barents Sea last year. It portrays my feeling of severe sadness about the loss of life of sailors who belonged to a country that cared more for global appearance than for those who served their country so well.'

Visual Arts Studies
The Time Mechanic - graphite, felt pen, and mixed media
'This piece is an insight into the nature of time and its perception by others. The mechanic is the keeper/custodian of time, and he looks after and maintains its workings. To the mechanic of time, precision is paramount.'

HUNT Arlette
Visual Arts Studies
Firewood - acrylic on wood
'The main theme in this piece is age and history. As a contrast or ironical twist, I chose to paint in a historical style on a contemporary surface. The weathered wood suggests a historical aspect. The "frame" of nails represents a contemporary aspect that contrasts to the theme of painting.'

Visual Arts Studies
Buildings in Boxes - mixed media
'Through this work I wanted to make a statement about the gradual decay and loss of history. I did this by building a multiplicity of walls from small bricks, then damaging them. The pencil drawings in the background represent the idea that when historical ruins are destroyed, all that is left is the image or memory of them.'

HUNT Susannah
Design Practical (2 units)
Suzie Jewel - textile, feathers, metal, chain, and computer text
'This work is composed of three pieces of contemporary jewellery. I aimed to experiment with, and use a range of, different methods and materials to create three pieces that were a step away from traditional jewellery. Each piece is designed to be reflective of nature and quite unique, engaging found objects or organic forms and textile.'

  JOHNS Simone
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - sculptures (wire)
'When you put on a hat you can change your entire appearance. A hat can say a lot about people: where they are going and where they have been. My hats, made mostly with wire, are for various occasions and for different types of people. Wire proved to be an excellent medium to obtain the effect I wanted.'

JOHNSON Kylie
Visual Arts Studies
A Used Environment, An Unused Bin - oil paint
'I devoted my art studies to nature and the degradation of nature and indigenous spirit by human beings. The poem written by Chief Seattle speaks for itself. I hope that those who view my work will feel a chill run down their spines, and be stirred to open their eyes - and stop taking nature for granted!'

JOYCE Sarah
Art Practical (2 units)
A Vision - paint
'My piece is a vision of where I think people go when they die. I used cubist and abstract techniques to depict confusion and separateness. The focus of the composition is the eye, and the splitting of the picture depicts a feeling of sadness. I felt I achieved the colours and textures I wanted.'

  KAIN Hayley
Design Practical (1 unit)
Feral - digital
'These designs are for my own clothing label, Feral. They feature logos and icons suitable for casual clothing and items such as swing tags, aimed at surf, skate, and street wear.'

KILVERT Nerissa
Design Practical (2 units)
Wine Labels: Remembrance 2001 - computer graphics
'A group of history students were planning a trip to Gallipoli and France to visit the graves of Australian soldiers from the First World War. The organisers of the trip were selling bottles of wine, champagne, and port to raise funds. I was asked to design a series of wine labels for them to use. They specified that the theme for the labels should relate to the First World War.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Investigative study.

KING Amanda
Visual Arts Studies
Seven Deadly Sins - ceramics
'This work explores the seven deadly sins. As we have all probably committed at least one of these sins, I found it an important idea to convey. This work depicts aspects of our lives and the idea that the things we do are not always socially, ethically, or personally acceptable. However, each event shapes our lives and the way we live.'

KINNANE Stephen
Art Practical (2 units)
Lucy's Life - paint, pencil, material, jewellery, and papier mâché
'This piece is about the life cycle of animals or humans (mythical creatures) and how they are different, but also similar (e.g. they grow old). Colour is used to explain the life cycle; the dragon symbolises power. This piece reflects on relationships between any two things.'

KIRKWOOD Thelma
Art Practical (2 units)
Headlines - terracotta circular tiles, framed
'My inspiration for this work came from the story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, particularly the character of the Mad Hatter. My early ideas developed into this finished piece, which I feel is an organic piece with flowing movement and lines. What a journey I have travelled in creating it!'

KUMANTJARA Myra
Art Practical (2 units)
Women Looking, Digging, and Collecting the Honey Ants - acrylic on canvas board
'When women see green trees and grasses they know there will be lots of honey ants (tjala). They find the special ant holes (nyinanatu) under the mulga trees and start digging. When they find the cave where the honey ants live they collect them. The women collect the honey ants until afternoon and then take them to their family. The honey ants taste really good and yummy (awari).'

KWIATKOWSKI Adam
Visual Arts Studies
In Touch - computer-generated print
'The inspiration to create this front cover came from what I considered to be poor front covers for men's health magazines. The front cover I have designed focuses on health to sell the product, rather than on a model, which in today's society is the most common image of health.'

  LAMONT Holly
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - pencil
'This backup piece is for a work featuring one of my favourite animals, the tiger. The puzzle pieces represent the confusion of humanity in its treatment of animals.'

Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - pastel, paint
'The ocean was the inspiration for this backup work. I set out to express the many different moods of the ocean, but finally decided to portray calm, working in contrasting colours with a tropical feel.'

LAUDER Jessica
Art Practical (2 units)
Untitled - colour pencil on clear film
'As an artist I am extremely interested in nature, and the simplicity and diverse colour in which it appears. In this series of transparencies, my aim was to capture the beautiful simplicity and colour of nature. Colour pencil drawings were scanned and reprinted on clear transparency film.'

LAWRENCE Phoebe
Visual Arts Studies
The Workshop Bench - lead pencil
'For this still life I wanted to tackle something other than the "fruit and flowers" theme. Having worked over the previous summer holidays for an engineering company, I had been exposed to an array of tools and machines. I found the form and function of these objects interesting and felt I could extend this experience into Visual Art Studies.'

LEE Christopher
Visual Arts Studies
Attack of the Mutant Ants - acrylic paint on textured paper
'I have always liked fantasy, and was interested to know what would happen if ants mutated into larger life forms. Ants have super strength, are built like tanks, and could cause catastrophic events if they were the size of cars. I used colour to achieve a sense of doom, the triumph of nature over human creation.'

LEE-BARGE Victoria
Visual Arts Studies
A Summer Wasting; Hang on to Your IQ; Fake Plastic Trees; Styloroc (Nites of Suburbia); Deadly Sins; Trash - mixed media/collage
'Although the basis of this group (six small works) is song lyrics, I explored other ideas to extend the phrases that inspired me.'

LEEDER Kate
Visual Arts Studies
Yellow Lilium - acrylic paint
'The work of Georgia O'Keefe inspired this piece. I explored this artist's magnification of the flower in my composition and her use of colour. The cobalt blue and purple in the background contrast with the vivid yellow of the petals. I wanted to create the illusion of the stamens pulling the flower downwards.'

LIEBELT Belinda
Visual Arts Studies
?Accept What You Cannot Change? - wood, calico, red and black dye, safety pins, glue, string, fishing line, wire, mirror, and transparencies
'Watch the slide show. You will see signs taken from our environment - subliminal messages urging us to conform. As we follow the rules we are not unlike insects, bustling along to the discipline of a self-created authority. Without structure, society would be chaos: accept it, but please don't fall to it.'

LINDSAY Karen
Art Practical (2 units)
The Clown; Ocean of Angels - acrylic paint, oil pastels, chalk pastels, and water-colour
'At the beginning of the year I decided I wanted to paint. As I hadn't really done any before I used my art extension to experiment, and created these pieces.'

LOCKWOOD Rick
Visual Arts Studies
Hand Controller - pencil, chinagraph, computer, and model
'This is a visual arts study with a design focus - an electronic hand-held game controller model, and pencil and computer drawings showing the development of the design.'

LUBANSKA Monica
Art Practical (2 units)
Practical Extension Folder - colour pencil
The folder contains a practical exploration of colour pencil, showing various techniques and experiments with the medium.

LUN Haidi
Visual Arts Studies
Pieces of You - photography
'What defines who we are? Dreams, hopes, the visions of others? In my photographs I focused on the development of a girl's identity from adolescence to adulthood. Colour images enhance childhood visions of cotton candy and Barbie dolls. The poetry is taken from writing I have done in the past.'

LYNCH Simon
Visual Arts Studies
The Chair - wood, nails, and chair
'This artwork is about torture. It has become a big issue in many countries and so it should be a big focus. I focused on one side of torture, and that was pain. The chair shows torture but the nails show pain.'

  McCALLUM Neryl
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Untitled - plastic-coated electronic wire, enamelled copper wire, and electronic components
'This jewellery grew out of a desire to "knit" wire, which led not only to knitting but also crocheting and knotting pieces from a variety of different gauges of wire and plastic-coated wire.'

MACDERMOT Tim
Visual Arts Studies
Colours of Jimi - acrylic paint with oil glaze
'The idea for this work formed when I became enthralled with Jimi Hendrix. As I made my backup and painted my final I listened to the music of Jimi Hendrix, which filled my head with thoughts. The technique is a form of glazing that I became enthusiastic about using after seeing another artist use it.'

McELROY Kimeyl
Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Bat Falcon - variety of different timbers and veneers
'My first practical project challenged my skills in cutting, shaping, colouring, and arranging wood pieces to fit together - a process called intarsia. I used thin pieces of timber veneer for the background, which was difficult to work with because it cracked or split very easily.'

Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Diamond Jewellery Box - red gum, pine, mahogany, felt, and foam
'My second practical project extended the use of intarsia to a three-dimensional image placed on a functional item. As I was making a jewellery box, I designed a diamond, made of fitted pieces of wood.'

Craft Practical and Theory (2 units)
Tray - red gum, pine, blackwood, clear plastic, coloured plastic, and brass rod
'My third intarsia project combined a variety of materials. I chose a design that fitted easily together, as I had learnt from my first two projects that small and fine pointed pieces were hardest to fit.'

McGIBBON Scott
Design Practical (2 units)
Untitled - computer-aided design using JASL Paint Shop Pro 6.0, Photoshop 5.5, Macro Media, Freehand 8
'My aim in designing these labels was to give moderators, students, and teachers an easier and clearer way of identifying work for viewing or assessment purposes.'

McNAMEE Rachel
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - paint
'This is a distorted view of my bedroom, painted in black and white paint. I have used colour in various places to make certain objects stand out.'

MARLIN Melissa
Craft Practical (2 units)
Untitled - glass paint
'My work has a seascape theme, with a fish tank and accompanying sun catchers. I tried to portray a realistic underwater view, especially with the two fish going through the weeds. I used the sea horse as my main feature as it is an unusual sea animal and looks very effective.'

MARSDEN Luke
Visual Arts Studies
Lake with Lawyer and Demon - acrylic paint and colour pencil
'This painting is my representation of the negative effect of modern life on the natural world, as represented by the foreboding figure of the demon contaminating the beauty of the lake.'

MARSHALL Bronwyn
Visual Arts Studies
Clausula (The End of an Era) - colour pencil
'This work reflects my feelings at this point in my life. My life, as I know it will come to a close at the end of this year. The security blanket of friends, family and the routine of school life that I have built up will be gone. Although this is a beginning of a new period, it is also the end. Lilies symbolise the transition I am about to experience.'

MARSHALL Nicola
Visual Arts Studies
Men's Recyclable Fashion - mixed media
'Men's fashion is hard to make eye-catching without turning upside down all conventional designs. In this work, fabrics are replaced with found materials, from feathers and hair to shade cloth and scrap metal. With flamboyant clothing styles and these materials, this is a 100% eye-catching piece.'

MASTERMAN Benita
Visual Arts Studies
Cupid's Girl - oil paint on canvas
'After studying the German Expressionists and in particular Franz Marc, I developed my own style of cubism, where I adopted the themes of emotion, colour, and movement.'

MATTHEWS Aidan
Visual Arts Studies
Garden Design - pencil
'I considered all aspects of nature in my design: wind angles, water runoff, sun angles, and views. My design is for my parents' house, which was recently built. The garden needed attention, and there were many things to consider.'

MENESDORFF Monique
Visual Arts Studies
Soarer - paint
'My painting, in a cubist style, shows three horses that have been disfigured. Red was the only colour used, as it stands out, and black and white were added for depth and more dramatic effect.'

MIELS Josh
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - oil paint
This painting is a portrait of the 1960s serial killers, the Moors murderers.

MILLER Tristan
Visual Arts Studies
Bucky's Day out - acrylic paint on canvas
'This piece combines two approaches to the contradictions of war. The "dark" approach shows large grinning engines of destruction waving banners as they destroy everything around them. The other, surrealist approach involves bright colours, flying whales, and two-dimensional helicopter things.'

MILLS Holly
Visual Arts Studies
Eternal Quest - clay
'No matter how much we try to distance ourselves from our ties to the animal kingdom, we are bound by instincts that have stayed with us through millions of years of evolution. My work depicts the deep need we feel to reproduce and better the gene pool, and the relationships we strive for to fulfil this need.'

MOLNAR Vanessa
Visual Arts Studies
Decay - silk, silk dies, gutta, leather, papier mâché, spray paint, and acrylic paint
'The materials of this dress - rusted metal and barbed wire - symbolise the decay of society. The skirt has three layers, depicting scenes of nature (stars), society (cityscape), and decay (war scene). This is a fashion piece, designed to express a point yet still be flattering to the wearer.'

Visual Arts Studies
Purity - paper, taffeta, netting, boning, feathers, sequins, and spray paint
'This piece complements Decay. The dress, symbolising purity, is made of natural elements such as feathers and fish scales. The skirt mimics the appearance of clouds.'

MONTGOMERY Carrie
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - acrylic paint on canvas
'I have created on canvas a pop art-style painting of a doll holding a gun.'

MORGAN Kelly
Visual Arts Studies
Looking Beyond the Drought - oil on canvas
'In spite of the destruction that drought brings to the land and to farmers, I believe it is important to look to a brighter future. The painting shows my parents looking beyond what is immediate. There is hope and resilience in the way they stand close together, looking beyond the drought.'

MORTIMER Lauren
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - acrylic paint, ceramic
'My work represents my interest in colour relationships and textures and patterns. I worked this figure to allow for the manipulation of colours, shades, patterns, and textures without detracting from these main aspects.'

MUGGLETON Jessica
Visual Arts Studies
Evolution - wood, corrugated iron, and plaster of Paris
'This piece of work represents evolution. Many things in my life have evolved, including this piece. The original idea was to use my grandfather's hands as the subject. However, as I worked on this, I realised it represented more than just my grandfather's life, but life in general.'

  NEWTON Emma
Art Practical (2 units)
Time and Space - pen and colour pencil
'I drew this piece as part of the theme "Stretching the Boundaries". It contains visual paradoxes and impossibilities to illustrate a stretching of the boundaries of our concepts of time and space.'

NICHOLS Mark
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - plaster bust/arm and metal stand
'This piece began as an exploration of male identity and myself. However, the more I looked the less I found - I felt hollow inside. In defence I reversed this inward gaze, to force viewers to look at themselves.'

NITSCHKE Melissa
Art Practical (2 units)
Face - paint
'This painting shows how many objects can be used to create something as a whole. I love the colours and textures of the piece. I tried to make several pictures for one big painting. If you look hard enough you notice the detail.'

NOWAK Monika
Visual Arts Studies
Smokin' - acrylic paint on canvas
'These paintings show the deterioration of a person's health from smoking. The sound effects of coughing emphasise the detrimental effects and show that although smoking may bring pleasure to some, ultimately the bad outweighs the good.'

  OWEN-SHAW Ptiika
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - aluminium, crayon, paint, and pencil
'The helmets signify pride and represent the heroic warriors that wore them. The background represents the destruction and anguish in which these warriors fought.'

  PAMMENT Jason
Visual Arts Studies
Two Hands - computer-generated print on photographic paper
'These pieces explore the future evolution of the human body through the hands. The mechanical imagery represents human movement at its "post human" stage. I scanned pencil drawings into the computer and manipulated and enhanced them in Photoshop.'

Visual Arts Studies
Prototype - computer-generated print on photographic paper

PAPPAS Anne
Art Practical (2 units)
Shaman Andrew - plaster and paper pulp
'This piece represents the two lives of my son Andrew. His past life in a remote village in Indonesia steeped in superstition is represented by the shaman frozen in time. The present, full of hope for the future, is represented by gum nuts. These come in all shapes and sizes, but grow into beautiful, strong trees.'

PASCALE Elizabeth
Visual Arts Studies
Seated Figure II - oil paint on canvas
'In this piece I used a seated figure to express feelings and emotions that could not be conveyed by a standing figure. The softness of the couch, the lighting, and the earthly tones express comfort, security, and relaxation.'

PEARCE Sam
Visual Arts Studies
Apartments - oil paint on canvas
'I took a photograph of these apartments at West Lakes at sunset. The light caught the buildings and turned them into a warm yellow. The composition was inspired by the work of Jeffrey Smart.'

PEARCE Simon
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - acrylic paint
'This painting is the result of a year's study in portraiture. I studied many faces, doing quick fifteen-second gesture drawings that I developed into longer, more controlled studies. I also looked at hands, and worked from a series of photographs. This painting is based on a photograph I took of students at lunch.'

PHAMNGUYEN KHOINGUYEN Francis
Visual Arts Studies
/Me Likes to Dance - zinc plate etching, print ink on paper
'This etching depicts a dancing robot figure posed in a scene of fantasy features that express my dreams, personalities and yearnings. This piece incorporates a lot of what I love, such as dancing and computer gaming. The Nintendo Game Cube explores the idea of control. Those bulldogs are cute, aren't they?'

PHILLIPS Sophie
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - charcoal
'The aim of my practical was to capture a sense of the power and beauty of the female form. I tried to achieve this by concentrating on line and shadow. I experimented with charcoal techniques and coloured pastels.'

PISCINO Belinda
Visual Arts Studies
Urban Landscape - found objects (metal, glass, wood, and feathers)
'The sculpture represents industrialisation, and the birds represent nature having to "make do" with their new environment. The back board with mirrors reflects those looking at the piece, putting them into the picture and making them part of the problem.'

POYNTER Helen
Design Practical (2 units)
Mengler View Wine - computer-generated design
'This wine label was designed for the 1999 shiraz and cabernet sauvignon wine produced for Faith Lutheran Secondary School.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Numbers - computer-generated design
'This 2001 calendar uses numbers significant in my life and celebrates the way we use numbers in society.'

PREECE Alastair
Art Practical (2 units)
Self-portrait - ink and fine liner
'I had a series of photographs taken of myself, and made them into a collection of small black-and-white pictures. I decided on one big one to go in the centre, with smaller ones around it. The idea changed a bit and now there's a large one of me taking off some headphones and some smaller drawings underneath.'

PRITCHARD Giles
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - pencil
'This pencil drawing of an eye looking back into a homestead in the distance comes from an idea I had about the Outback and Australian homesteads. I tried to capture the subject in a little bit of a different way . . .'

PUGATSCHEW Mischa
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - tiles, mirror, pebbles, and glass
'I wanted to do something striking and unusual. My central octopus acts as a divider, giving me nine sections to work in. All the sections tie in with each other in some way: the left side is to do with water, waves, fish, the beach, and tears. On the right are night, stars, candles, and a city in darkness.'

  RAMSDALE Tanith
Visual Arts Studies
Port River Dolphins - pastels on pastel paper
'This work shows the Port River dolphins and their polluted environment. The top right image shows the body of Eleanor Rigby, a dolphin shot and killed two years ago. The purpose of this work was to raise awareness about the dolphins' fight to survive in the Port River.'

REECE Sarah
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - mixed media

REED James
Visual Arts Studies
Artichokes from Above 1 & 2 - pastel on black paper
'Throughout the year, I tried to enhance my observational drawing skills through the practice and study of still-life compositions. I love the bright colours of the pastels and feel the medium complements the two compositions perfectly.'

RIDDLE Daniel
Visual Arts Studies
George I and George II - charcoal and ink
'These pieces were created as a way of furthering my skills. After a time consuming, tightly painted first piece I moved to a freer, more expressive style. I studied my pet beagle George and sketched other animals to understand animal movement and structure. Inks provided colour, vibrancy, and life.'

ROBERTS Michelle
Visual Arts Studies
Manipulated Minds - glass, resin, papier mâché, and various mixed media.
'In this day and age, with the emphasis on body image, beauty, and fashion, I wanted to make a statement on how the media portray the ideal body. Too much emphasis is put on the way we look, and maybe people should be paying more attention to what is underneath "the image".'

Visual Arts Studies
Patronage - report
'Patronage in the arts is very important if artists are to survive. In this study I focused on five key areas: commissions, grants, influences, competitions, and collections. I looked at country areas of the State, primarily the Riverland, and based my report on information about patronage available in these areas.'

ROBERTS Nick
Art Practical (2 units)
Untitled - oil paint
'These pieces are part of the practical extension component of the course. I used the technique of impasto, painting quickly with bold strokes, and applied paint using a range of brushes and knives to emulate the impressionist style. I tried to recapture the "impression" of scenes as experienced by the original artists.'

RODDA Alison
Visual Arts Studies
Rock Pools at Carrickalinga - pastel, graphite, conté, and acrylic on paper
'These pieces were inspired by a stay at Carrickalinga. I studied the movement of water in rock pools - bubbling, flowing, rippling, and still. Using pastel and other media, I explored the many different textures created.'

RODDA Annemarie
Visual Arts Studies
Fate - acrylic paint
'This piece depicts Romeo and Juliet, and their love for one another. This fateful love is represented by the playing cards. Since water is a recurring theme in the 1995 movie, in this picture someone is throwing cards from the edge of a pool. The gun symbolises the conflict between the two families.'

ROGERS Amanda
Visual Arts Studies
Embrace - clay sculpture
'This piece represents the relationship between man and woman in an equal and intimate relationship. The man and woman "complete" each other.'

ROGERS Anna
Visual Art Studies
Kinetaqua - colour pencil
'This piece is the result of a complex artistic study into the movement of water. I aimed to capture this movement in a striking aesthetic form. The use of water both literally and practically further promotes the beauty and diversity of water itself.'

  SALMON Tim
Art Practical (2 units)
Gerry Wedd - Power Point presentation
'My work is a presentation about local artist Gerry Wedd. It looks at the influences on Gerry that brought him to art, and displays some of his various works for Mambo, and for the community.'

SAMAN Ray
Visual Arts Studies
The Drifter - mixed media
'In today's society, people are under pressure to fit an acceptable image - short hair and the perfect body. But what if people choose to have long hair and a few piercings and tattoos? In this piece I show the struggles that some people have to overcome every day, just because they do not fit the image.'

SCHAEFER Chelsea
Visual Arts Studies
Zoo Bench - pencil, markers, pen, and crayon
'The brief of this practical was to design a bench for a family zoo. It had to relate visually to the zoo theme and consider the colour, shape, and size relevant to that location, and appeal to children and adults alike.'

SCHULZ Jennifer
Visual Arts Studies
Eternal Life - acrylic paint on cello
'My representation of eternal life used a symbolic notion of music to stand for a harmonious life, hence the cello. The flowers striving for the sun represent the existence of life, and the patterned border includes the eternal flame, with an infinite swirling pattern.'

SCOTT Joanna
Visual Arts Studies
Whale Tail - sculpture (wire, paper, chux cloth)
'This whale "tale" protests against the unethical and cruel slaughter of whales for commercial benefit and for food. The blood emphasises the pain and torment of the whales and the plate and the restaurant setting highlight how unnatural it is to kill whales for money.'

SCOTT Renée
Design Practical (2 units)
American Indians - airbrush paint and Derwent colour pencil
'I researched American Indians to get a real feeling for their lifestyle and beliefs, and completed much backup work. I enclosed a large painted/airbrushed picture in a hoop with feathers and leather to give a dream catcher effect. I took photographs with a digital camera and made a cover for a video.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Untitled - computer-generated art, paint
'Jewellery design was my second project. I collected images from living plants and shells. This way, each jewellery piece designed was individual.'

SEDUNARY Susan
Art Practical (2 units)
Chopping Block - water-colour
'This is a still-life pencil drawing from my garden to which I have added rock salt and water-colour paint for added texture and colour.'

SEIDEL Damien
Design Practical (2 units)
Unique Coffee Table and Chair - craftwood, paint, and tubular steel
'The coffee table and chair were designed for the waiting room of a graphic design business. The product had to be unique and cheap, yet reflect style. The design features innovative shapes and bright contrasting colours.'

Design Practical (2 units)
Contemporary Wine Bottle Labels - paper and coloured ink
'The objective was to create a modern, contemporary wine label appealing to the overseas consumer. The labels had to be "cheap and cheerful", lively and quirky, yet reflect an Australian style. The labels also had to entice the consumer to purchase the product.'

SHELTON Amber
Visual Arts Studies
Reflection - chalk pastel
'My aim was to create original images using the theme of mirror reflections. I made drawings based on three photographs of my sister Yasmin and brought them together with recurring colours. The blue changing to pink represents how people see themselves differently from how they are perceived by others.'

SINCOCK Kelly
Art Practical (2 units)
The Exploration of Acrylic Paint - acrylic paint
'This folder of work includes developmental and support work required for the practical extension. I chose to explore and experiment with acrylic paint. The folder shows an exploration of a variety of properties and possibilities of the medium, and final pieces.'

SIRONA-MACDONALD Emma
Visual Arts Studies
Two Ladies - charcoal, dry pastel, conté, and crayon paint
'This piece combines the idea of abstraction and segmentation. I drew inspiration from Picasso and cubism and the charcoal drawings of Brett Whiteley. Whiteley replaced body parts; I replaced the whole body, creating two female forms outlined and segmented with charcoal.'

Visual Arts Studies
Hanging - dry pastel
'I wanted to draw the model in a way that was pleasing to the eye. I contoured the colour in such a way that I did not have to outline the body. Originally I drew the lady lying on the leg tucked under her body, but I think the image is more powerful when you turn it around so it looks like it is hanging.'

SOBEY Gareth
Visual Arts Studies
Lucifer's Fall - oil pastel
'Good and Evil; Light and Darkness; Triumph and Defeat. My work is an attempt to personify these clashing concepts in a portrayal of the fallen archangel Lucifer. Their swirling fight is centred above our own temporal planet, just as the battle of good and evil is fought every day in our world.'

SONTHAVONG Pontip
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - computer-generated art, airbrushing
'These three pieces are movie posters for a three-part Star Trek spin-off. The characters were all hand-drawn, and then scanned into a computer. I added colour in Photoshop and used gradients and airbrushing.'

STARKEY Karina
Visual Arts Studies
Faces - powder paint and turpentine, charcoal, and graphite pencil
'This work is my backup folder of portraits in charcoal and pastel. The final pieces are drawn in charcoal and graphite on a base of powder paint. I wanted to achieve a striking effect by using bold colours and strong facial features.'

STARKS Lacey
Design Practical (2 units)
O Sushi Ya - cardboard, foam, bamboo, and plastic
'The brief was to design a stall for a vendor in the Lakes Village International Food Court in Mount Gambier. I developed an idea for a Japanese sushi bar and designed it so that it enhanced the international flavour of the food court.'

STAUDE Kate
Visual Arts Studies
Woodgera - Pentel pen and pencil
'I grew up on a farm in the South East, and through my art work I have tried to capture a few of the scenes that are part of my everyday life.'

STEVENS Natalie
Visual Arts Studies
Form and Beauty - oil
'I have always been intrigued by my mother's white lilies. I wanted to depict the unique form and beauty of the arum lily in my final piece. The elongated compositions were influenced by the work of Georgia O'Keefe, and the frame reflects an interest in Japanese design I developed through my other practical.'

STOW Amy
Visual Arts Studies
Untitled - paint
'This work is based on a poem by George MacDonald that symbolises hope. The first painting, depicting threatening clouds and their reflection on the land, shows an impending storm - a sign of troubled times. The second painting depicts a sunset, signifying hope and an end to recent trials and tribulations.'

SUCH Andrew
Visual Arts Studies
Triptych of a Lone Figure - oil paint on canvas
'This triptych is about a loner - an outsider. With colour leeching out of the scene, each panel represents a different facet of his personality.'

SUTHERLAND Amy
Visual Arts Studies
Broken Societies - paint on canvas
'There is a beginning and an end to everything that is alive. In between is a life time. This painting is a reflection of the destruction and poverty in societies today. Poor, underprivileged people continue to live horrible life times, without basic human rights, life times we in more wealthy societies never experience.'

SYVERTSEN Marcus
Visual Arts Studies
Wolf Blass Wine Labels: A Tribute - computer-aided design
'This wine label is dedicated to Wolf Blass, for his contribution to the wine industry. This is a different style of label and encompasses bright, contrasting colours to highlight the new millennium.'

Visual Arts Studies
21st Invitations: 'Adele' - computer-aided design
'An invitation designed for my sister's 21st birthday celebration. Includes her choice of colours, different style text and a range of photographs.'

  TAN Raymond
Visual Arts Studies
Negative North - computer-aided design using Freehand and Adobe Photoshop
'For my second practical of Year 12, I wanted to design a nightclub poster, as I have always admired the type of design of such advertisements. "Negative North" is an underground nightclub that plays a variety of electronic music. The poster consists of hand drawings and elements created using design software.'

TAPPER Celeste
Art Practical (2 units)
Balance - water-soluble crayons and colour pencil
'This piece demonstrates the five elements that are part of the earth's natural processes: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood (in that order). I drew a picture to illustrate the characteristics of each element. The piece also symbolises the balance of life and my star sign, Libra, and so has personal meaning as well.'

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