Visual Arts

Yarrila Arts & Museum Excursion

Our Year 11 and 12 Ceramics students recently visited Yarilla Arts and  Museum, where they immersed themselves in the SIXTY: The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary, 1962–2022 exhibition. Adding to the experience, students also had the opportunity to explore A Survey, an intriguing showcase of ceramic works by local Bellingen-based ceramicist John Tuckwell.

We were fortunate to have an impromptu talk from Victorian ceramic artist Ben Elbourne on the day. Ben generously shared his artistic practice and the inspiration behind his thought-provoking piece, Conduit Sample Collection, 2021, which explores themes of memory and survival. Students were encouraged to ask Ben questions about his practice and gained invaluable insight into the life of a practising ceramicist. This enriching learning opportunity left our Year 11 and 12 Ceramics students inspired and excited about the journey ahead of them.