ART
INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
WORKSHOPS
For the past two terms the Indigenous students from both St Mary’s and Hale, have been working on completing some fabulous Indigenous art work. The idea was first mooted by Jo Pengelley from St Mary’s as a great social opportunity for the boys and girls to mix in a very informal and relaxed manner this it has proved to be. Our initial painting sessions were supported by two local Indigenous artists, who were able to give the boys and girls some initial advice and support, as for many of them, it was their first foray into Indigenous painting. The students from St Mary’s and Hale have conducted themselves in a superb manner, hosting a couple of sessions at both St Mary’s and Hale. They have been a credit to their respective schools. We have managed to combine painting, dinner and friendly interaction, all while painting. The culmination will be an Indigenous Art show in the final week of the term, with all works by the students on display in the foyer of the Forrest Library.
Images top L to R: Sean O’Meara, Jy Farrar focused on a portrait and the group with Marcus Councillor, Jy Farrar and Alex Williams in the back, St Mary’s students Latisha Mongoo (front) and Taniesha Quince (back).
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