‘Conversation Curtain’ talks with Laine Hogarty
Artist exhibiting at Lorne’s Sculpture Biennale 2022

Last week we had the privilege of having Laine Hogarty come to speak with our Art and Technology students about her recent work at the Lorne Sculpture Biennale called ‘Conversation Curtain’.

We discussed the meanings and messages behind the ephemeral artwork and briefly about the design process that allowed her to make and present her very imposing public artwork on the Lorne foreshore.

The students were challenged to voice their opinions in response to the work and the ideas woven within the curtain. Laine’s work referenced the effects of early European settlement on the first nation’s people, the negative impacts humans have on the coastal environment and the effect of plastic waste in our oceans. Our students engaged in writing their responses about the topics raised on colourful ribbons that will be incorporated into Laine’s artwork by the beach.

What a privilege to be part of this exciting public art event, showing our students that they can contribute and have their voices heard through the Arts.

Mrs Honeywell

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Year 9/10 Media class were at Eastern Beach last week taking photos that compared man made environments and the natural environment. Here is some of their work, photos by Maddux, Rebecca & Oliver.

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BLACK COCKATOO Performance at GPAC

Last week Ms Amanda Davis, Mrs Leech, Ms Hunt and Mrs Honeywell were excited to take a number of our Indigenous students along with the Year 9/10 Drama students to the wonderful BLACK COCKATOO performance at GPAC. We all enjoyed the experience of attending a magical, live, interactive performance. Bravo!

This is a short overview about the play from the program:

‘Over 150 years ago, 13 brave Aboriginal men in Western Victoria picked up their cricket bats and embarked on a treacherous voyage to England and into the unknown – all in the name of sport. Risking illness and persecution, Australia’s first international cricket team – including Australia’s first Indigenous sporting hero, Johnny Mullagh – amazed the English crowds with astonishing talent, personality and grit. They should have returned to Australia as celebrated heroes. Instead they came back to find the world they once knew was no longer there.

This is not just a story about cricket – this is story of strength, resistance, hope and possibility. When a group of young present-day activists sneak into the Wimmera Discovery Centre to expose the truth of what happened to Johnny and his team mates, a hidden legend of triumph and tragedy unfolds.

This is a new artistic collaboration between iconic Australian writer Geoffrey Atherden (MOTHER AND SON, BABAKIUERIA) and Sydney Festival Artistic Director Wesley Enoch (BLACK DIGGERS). Photo: Christian Trinder.

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Last week the NET room was brightened up with some artwork. A big thanks to Trey for coming in and turning a boring wall into a unique feature!

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Hunter and Pete, two of our PTech students on placement at Evologic. Are both having a sensational experience and are kitted out completely. 

Colleague said; "They’ve gotta wear their Evo shades inside as their bright future is blinding!" A big thanks to Chris and Ebony Davies.