IMAGINAGERIE is a portmanteau word that refers to a
menagerie that is derived from the imagination.
This exhibition is a collection of creatures and creations
from the imagination of Visual Art students at Blackheath & Thornburgh
College. IMAGINAGERIE consists of work by senior Visual Art students as well as
work by students in Years 7 -10 Art in 2018.
19 October – 18 November 2018
‘IMAGINAGERIE
A Visual Art Exhibition’
by students of
Blackheath & Thornburgh College.
THE WORLD THEATRE Gallery:
free entry
Wed-Fri 10am to 2pm
Wed-Sat 6pm to 9pm
Sat-Sun 1pm to 4pm
Closed Mon + Tues
P 4761 5430
In senior Visual Art, students have engaged with concepts of
transition or change. This has been interpreted as both change in the physical
environment, as well as changes that occur to the senses, the consciousness and
our concept of reality, inspired by mythology, spirituality and altered states
of existence.
Students have also engaged with the concept of personal narratives
and storytelling and the influence of history on the present. Many artworks ask
questions about the challenges faced in our world on both a personal and global
level.
Students have access to a wide range of media. In senior
Visual Art students are encouraged to experiment and innovate with materials,
resulting in some highly original outcomes. Students are also encouraged to
engage with the role of the artist as meaning maker, problem solver and
communicator.
The skills learnt in the Visual Art classroom at Blackheath
& Thornburgh College are fundamental to life in the 21st century. A
systematic approach is used to acquire knowledge and skills, integrating theory
with long term, spaced practice and consistent feedback. High expectations and
individual learning goals are standard for all students. This structure
nourishes student’s complex problem solving skills, critical and creative
thinking, visual literacy, cognitive flexibility and self-reflection.
To quote Steve Jobs, “having a vision, and being able to
articulate it so people around you can understand it” is a vital skill for 21st
century employees. Not only do Visual Art studies nurture the development of
human creativity as it emerges, but they can also contribute to building
self-reflective and empowered communities. Art gives the learner power to shape
their world, to change attitudes and culture, provides a platform for
addressing important issues, and by so doing can transform society.
