Photography

Like the Rule of Thirds, Dynamic Symmetry invites you to look at the intersections of lines to develop a well-balanced image. There are lots of different dynamic symmetry grids. Consider the grid below. While you would not want something on every single intersection, if you place significant features at a few of the intersections, it should help you build a more balanced photo.

Erica Gray Visceral Bodies, Winner of the Award for Artistic Excellence Strand Ephemera 2017. Detail of photograph by John de Rooy Photography

If you take photos on The Strand during Strand Ephemera 2019, you can submit your favourite to the photographic competition.

Submit your entry via the Strand Ephemera website strandephemera.com.au

Entries close: Friday 9 August 2019

Winner of the 18+ category of the Strand Ephemera 2017 Photographic Competition: Wade Howlett’s photograph of Carla Gottgens’s Portal

Winner of the under 18 category of the Strand Ephemera 2017 Photographic Competition: Kai Wilson’s photograph of Vanessa Stanley’s Your Altered Gaze Returned

This artwork is a result of the Art In A Suitcase program, which is delivered in a suitcase to primary schools by artists with Townsville City Galleries. Sea Turtle Hatchlings is a large installation of about one thousand hatchlings from paper based air dry clay.

Why do you think sea turtle hatchlings were chosen for the subject of this artwork? Why do you think this material was used?

Sea turtle species can often be identified by the patterns on their shells. Take some time to research different species and sketch the variations of their shells below.