MINISTER FOREWORD Every year, I am filled with respect and admiration for the young artists whose work is selected for Pulse Perspectives, and have a strong sense of hope for our shared future. The works on display reflect a thoughtful, impassioned, concerned and active generation. Congratulations to the 46 student artists whose work was selected for Pulse Perspectives this year. It is an outstanding achievement to be chosen from more than 290 submissions received from schools across the vast state of WA. I also extend my congratulations to their teachers and family in supporting and nurturing creativity in our youth. Creativity has never been more essential in equipping our younger generations with vital life-skills—the ability to consider multiple perspectives, to problem-solve creatively, to express their feelings and opinions, and maintain a sense of self and mental wellbeing.
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I’m delighted to see the Art Gallery of WA responding to the changing needs of our young people and introducing the AGWA Pulse program. It’s evident that today’s young people are articulate, knowledgeable, engaged and poised to actively contribute to society. AGWA’s Pulse programming will provide a vital arts platform from which they can. Again, I congratulate all the students whose work is presented in this year’s display and encourage everyone to view the remarkable talent demonstrated in the exhibition. While also taking the time to view the world from the perspective of our young artists and listen to what they have to say. David Templeman, MLA Minister for Culture and the Arts
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