2023 VCE Visual Arts Exhibition by Loreto Toorak

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VISUAL ARTS

EXHIBITION

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VISUAL ARTS Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak recognises the ongoing ownership and custodianship of First Nations peoples across the land and waters of Australia and acknowledges the richness of their cultures, histories and traditions that continues to this day. We specifically recognise that traditional owners of the land on which this publication was created, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. Loreto Mandeville Hall strives for inclusive, fair, truthful, and authentic dialogue, grounded in verity, sincerity, and justice. Our publications and any communication from the School are guided by these principles and reflect these values. We walk on the journey towards reconciliation with First Nations people, as a School committed to helping form a nation that sees its past, present and future with clear eyes and open hearts. We honour more than sixty thousand years of storytelling, art and culture.

Introducing the

Class of 2023 This year’s Loreto Toorak VCE Visual Arts Exhibition is a true celebration of the amazing creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of our remarkable Class of 2023. Albert Einstein is known to have said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” By enabling our students to explore and experience the subjects of Art Creative Practice (Multi Artforms), Art Making and Exhibiting (Photography), Media and Visual Communication Design, we are challenging them to use and develop their imagination. This will no doubt be a life skill that will benefit them in whatever they choose to do in the future. Throughout this year our students have dared themselves to produce their own individual, creative and distinct works. Something that will meet their own high expectations as well as those of the VCAA Study Designs they are undertaking. They started their artistic journey at the beginning of the year with empty folios, screens, canvases, and visual journals and conclude their journey with the presentation of their work in this year’s exhibition. By reviewing their achievements, we can praise the assorted range of individual ideas, skills and techniques being explored. The variety and uniqueness of each student’s folio is to be admired.

The 2023 Visual Arts Exhibition provides fiftynine Year 12 students with the opportunity to display their artworks, designs and media presentations to a diverse audience. This allows our community to witness how different individuals respond and engage with their work. We are so fortunate at Loreto Toorak to have a passionate team of educators who have guided our students towards responding to the world in which they live in a multifarious and unique manner. It is a privilege to acknowledge the hard work of our wonderful Visual Arts Team including Sue Burke (Assistant Head of Visual Arts and Senior Teacher of Art Creative Practice), Christine Dragwidge (Senior Visual Communication Design Teacher), Sarah Merrigan (Senior Visual Communication Design Teacher), Renee Paxton (Senior Media Teacher), Jayde Caines (Years 7-10 Visual Arts Teacher) and Gin Saunders (Visual Arts Technician). As a faculty, and on behalf of our students, we would like to thank the School, in particular our Principal Angela O’Dwyer and the Leadership Team for their support of all that we do in Visual Arts. We are proud to present such an elaborate exhibition and publication of our students’ work, avenues that demonstrate the value of their achievements in this year of study.

Ms Sandra Jane Head of Visual Arts

Teachers of

VCE Visual Art Ms Sandra Jane Head of Visual Arts Art Making and Exhibiting

Ms Sue Burke Assisstant Head of Visual Arts Art Creative Practice

Ms Christine Dragwidge Visual Communication Design

Ms Sarah Merrigan Visual Communication Design

Ms Renee Paxton Media

Hayley Archer Media

Undercurrent is a music

through interviews and

magazine focusing on

photography, while also

the genre of alt rock

expanding readers’ music

and the music scene in

taste and understanding

Melbourne. This magazine

as well as encouraging

is intended to share the

participation through

stories of musicians, music

both these articles and

fans and the music industry

interactive elements.

Undercurrent

Angelique Boumadi Art Creative Practice

Rebirth explores my personal

by Japanese artist Takashi

experiences with death in

Murakami, the pop art style

my family, along with my

of the artwork challenges

religious views of eternal life

the traditional, grievous

continued after death. The

emotions associated with

colours used in Rebirth were

death. The scale of the

influenced by the cultural

artwork aims to convey

ideas of Día de los Muertos,

the significant impact that

a traditional Mexican

death has on a person,

holiday during which

coupled with the smaller

families gather to celebrate

skull animation inside the

the lives of their loved ones,

eye, which communicates

rather than mourning their

that while grief can get

death. Inspired by the

smaller over time, it is never

Superflat art style created

truly gone from our lives.

Rebirth

Angelique Boumadi Visual Communication Design

My client requested the

a brand name and logo

exterior and interior design

design with a simplistic

for a Winery in Lebanon

colour palette to promote

at which he can distil and

and advertise the winery.

sell his homemade Arak.

The exterior design of the

The large wine barrel and

winery incorporates the

simple colour palette reflect

brand identity through the

the modern and visually

wine barrel and bottle, with

interesting design specified

the sleek and modern logo

by the client. Leon required

complementing this design.

INTAGE V NES

WINERY AND VINYARD

INTAGE V NES

Vintage Vines Winery and Restaurant

Audrey Burley Visual Communication Design

Edward Middleton is

The aesthetic is modern

the owner of Clarington

yet luxurious. Pictured is an

Enterprises, a hotel business

exterior design of the hotel

that maintains high

and some interior designs of

standards of service. He

the lobby and bedrooms.

has requested a design

The hotel is inspired by

of a new Boutique Hotel

a Parisian aesthetic and

which is located along the

should complement the

Port Jackson Bay in Sydney.

surrounding area.

Hotel

Ground Floor First and Second Floor

The Odette Hotel - Logo and Exterior and Interior Design

Ella Birch Visual Communication Design

Adie Dawes-Birch, a

presentation of a drink can.

kombucha enthusiast,

The exterior and interior

required a brand name,

(foyer and bar) of the

logo, and brewery design

brewery aim to capture the

for her new alcoholic

sophisticated and mature

kombucha brand to be

nature of an alcoholic

opened in the Surf Coast

beverage whilst remaining

Shire. Adie required a brand

youthful and refreshing in

name that was fun and

reference to the design

youthful to accompany a

brief. With plenty of seating

symbolic and creative logo.

space, wide windows, and

The logo design includes

open space, the design

a motif correlating to the

allows for patrons to move

organic ingredients of

about the different spaces

the product that can be

of the brewery as they

repurposed for different

choose, with a sense of

contexts, such as the final

openness and fluidity.

Jubi Brewery and Logo

Olivia Bridges Visual Communication Design

The clients, Takahashi Haru

traditional fusion. They

and Takahashi Keiko, are

requested a minimalistic

a Japanese-born husband

logo for their storefront,

and wife that have moved

merchandise and

to Melbourne, Australia.

promotional products, along

They are looking to open

with a simpler line version.

a Japanese inspired

Haru and Keiko also wanted

teahouse and dessert

the interior and exterior of

shop named Hanahaki,

their venue designed, to

with a contemporary and

help bring their idea to life.

Hanahaki Japanese Teahouse and Dessert Shop

Eloise Bull Media

My magazine is a black

follows the conventions of

and white, fiction print

a gossip magazine and tells

magazine titled The Rise and

the story of the moments

Fall of NYC’s Golden Girl.

leading up to her death

With the backdrop of New

and to inform readers of the

York City in the golden age

possible suspects, and then

of the 1920s, it follows the

revealing the truth of the

story of a famous flapper

story and including fictional

performer ‘Libby-Rose’ who

police reports, audience

mysteriously dies at one of

quotes, and evidence from

her infamous New Year’s

the crime scene.

Eve parties. The magazine

The Rise and Fall of NYC’s Golden Girl

Amelia Cameron Art Making and Exhibiting

The theme I selected is ‘Slice

distractions of contemporary

of life’. My focus for the

life. I decided to highlight

interpretation of this theme

and acknowledge these

centred on how individuals

times in our lives that may

often find a sense of peace

often be perceived as

in isolation. I decided to title

insignificant and present

my artwork Dolce far Niente

them in a way which shows

(the sweetness of doing

their significance and

nothing) as this celebrates

importance. My final series

the important, remedial

of images emphasise and

everyday individual

embrace the quietness

subconscious moments,

of isolation and the need

which we all share when

for individuals to find this

we are totally alone and

time of silent reflection and

in isolation from all the

peaceful seclusion.

Dolce far Niente

Charlotte Collins Media

My music video Woodbone

from the triggers. I will

is about the silent

convey this primarily through

struggles of a teenage girl

the genre of drama, as it is

dealing with anxiety who,

following the journey of the

throughout the music video,

character and the struggles

will find out how to manage

around her.

the anxiety and get away

Woodbone

Hannah Condon Art Making and Exhibiting

Throughout the year I

my life as a teenage girl,

explored the theme of

but I feel as though the

Friendship in times of

experience is quite universal

transformation. I challenged

to many people, especially

myself to capture authentic

women. I hoped to create

photographs that depict

a connection with my

a sense of joy and comfort

viewer, igniting a sense of

between a group of friends.

recollection and familiarity.

I was particularly interested

I feel as though in young

in investigating the uniquely

friendships, there is not only

strong bond that is created

a sense of fun and youthful

between a group of friends

elation, but also the ability

while experiencing a

to be vulnerable around

period of transformation.

one another and provide a

I chose this theme as, not

sense of comfort.

only was it relevant to

Friendship in times of transformation

Magdalena D’Amico Art Creative Practice

Through my work I have

the strong desire for peace

explored the experience

despite the personal

of violence within society

interests, experiences,

and the human desire

occupation and morals of

to find peace. Using

some. Peace? highlights

a contemporary style

how pervasive violence

and composition, I have

is within our society and

depicted a semi-realistic

expresses the psychological

brick wall painted with

consequences of conflict.

graffiti imagery to express

Peace?

Tori Doggett Art Creative Practice

Through my work, I have

installation with references

explored the development

to the impacts that cultural

of a child’s experiences

and institutional influences

in forming their personal

can have on the formation

identity, specifically through

of a child. The installation

the cultural influences

invites the viewer to

of their surroundings. My

consider the effects these

chosen artforms use the

influences, both positive

collation of found objects

and negative, and the

typically associated with

regulation of a pre-set

a child’s world, to elicit

ideology can have in an

nostalgic memories. I have

ever-changing, modern

chosen to address this

world.

dialogue throughout my

Bitty Boo

Tori Doggett Media

ARG’s are a type of

sound and film elements as

immersive transmedia

well as hidden links, codes,

storytelling that blurs the

and divergent URLs. The

line between fiction and

narrative follows the story

reality. My piece involves a

of a cult that worships the

series of puzzles, clues, and

supernatural Mesopotamian

challenges that players must

figure Lilith who is here to

solve to uncover a larger

bring the end of the world.

story. The website includes

The Lilith Scriptures

Annick Edwards Art Creative Practice

Iris explores my relationship

solitary with clasped hands,

with my Nanna Iris,

holding the single withering

depicting her struggle with

flower. Reflecting on my

Alzheimer’s disease and its

experiences and drawing

impact on her relationships

inspiration from artist Lori

with family. Through the

Pensini; I hope to provide

symbol of a wilting iris, I seek

insight into the challenges

to convey my interpretation

for family members of those

of her illness. As it slowly

affected by Alzheimer’s

deteriorates, so too do

Disease, who must watch

her memories. I intend

a loved one slowly fade

to represent her isolation

away.

and vulnerability as she sits

Iris

Isabella Ellis Media

My music video Every

create a visually stunning

Summertime is the story

music video that draws

of two girls growing up

out emotions of nostalgia,

together. I have explored

encouraging my audience

the concept of female

to reflect on the friendships

friendship and emphasised

within their own lives, and

the important role that

through that, appreciate

friendship plays throughout

the people in their life.

our lives. I intended to

Every Summertime

Angelica Emerson Art Creative Practice

My works explore opposing

fractured, distorted figure

sides of manipulation - the

controlling and shaping

giver and the receiver.

clay through pottery. It

Within The Window to the

reflects my observations

Soul, I use a collection of

of witnessing individuals

female eyes to touch on the

around me suffering at the

conflict of feminine emotion

hands of manipulation, as

- gender stereotypes

well as feeling a sense of

and lack of validation.

helplessness. My intention is

However, the work In your

to invite deeper reflection

Control, captures the art

on this topic and consider its

of manipulation in both a

inhumane aspect and the

literal and metaphorical

lack of love involved.

sense, depicted through a

In Your Control

Zara Fargher Art Making and Exhibiting

My artwork explores the

German 20th Century photo

nocturnal struggles of

media artist Loretta Lux

children, in particular

inspired the development

reflecting on their dreams

of my style and aesthetic.

and nightmares. Throughout

My artworks are highly

the year I have explored the

directed and constructed

link between childhood and

using a young model and

imagination, particularly

props. The visual language

how a child’s mind is

of facial expressions and

impacted when sleeping.

body language assist in

I wanted to explore how

communicating my ideas.

the innocence and purity

This is further enhanced

of childhood enables

through the use of colour

the inventiveness of their

and textures to juxtapose

thought and feelings. The

the different emotions of

emotive expressions seen in

dreams and nightmares.

the childhood portraits by

Nocturnal struggles of a child – Dreams and Nightmares

Katherine Flannigan Art Creative Practice

Millennia, one thousand

which destroyed my farm

years, is the timeframe many

and surrounding bush.

scientists predict it will take,

Within weeks, green shoots

after human extinction,

had sprouted and within

for Earth to reclaim her

a couple of years, the

dominion, and for most

vegetation had regrown,

traces of human existence

and rewilding occurred.

to vanish. This artwork

Because of this, I can

reflects the exploration

appreciate the effects of

of my understanding of

climate change and fear

nature’s ability to persevere,

what will happen to the

endure, and triumph

world if nothing is done to

through the current climate

stop and erase the damage

crisis and in the event of

already done by human

humankind’s demise. This

pollution. But nature is

concept is informed by

irrepressible, and she will

my personal experience of

prevail.

the 2019 Bunyip bushfire,

Millennia

Katherine Flannigan Art Making and Exhibiting

Do you ever get frustrated

artworks that present my

when things are completely

audience with scenes that

out of place? The world

creatively position subject

is so filled with order and

matter that would not

expectations that when

normally be seen together.

things are in the wrong

By exploring this idea, I

place it can makes us

was allowed the creative

feel uneasy. Embracing

freedom to interpret the

this notion, I set out to

world as I wished and that

create a series of digitally

was to show things out of

constructed photographic

place.

Untitled

Kai Fox Media

Dog Fight is an anime

wielding cyborg assassin

inspired, fully animated

and their axe swinging,

music video depicting two

punk rival are eager to

anthropomorphic dogs

get their hands on. The

pitted against each other in

soundtrack is a song named

a deadly battle over a bone

“Permabanned” created

[y’know? Because they’re

by the small Melbourne

dogs?]. This bone, however,

band BIFF, it features a punk,

is a piece of tech containing

grungy sound that fits hand-

a super-secret password

in-hand with the style of the

that both the dual-sword

film.

Dog Fight

Charly Gautreaux Media

Evangeline is set in the 1950s

together, however, fall into

and explores the trials and

distress and hardships. I

tribulations of young love.

have been heavily inspired

The story follows the ‘dream’

by the musical films of the

of a young high schooler,

1950s, such as Grease and

who falls madly in love

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,

with a beautiful girl named

to transport audiences back

Evangeline. They share

to a simpler time with bright

many beautiful moments

technicolour and pure love.

Evangeline

Millicent Giuffrida Visual Communication Design

Josie Levant, the visionary

South of France. Embracing

behind the esteemed hotel

the Haussmann architectural

chain, Maisons Du Levant,

style and French design

has commissioned the

elements, Josie’s inspiration

design of a facade and

was to infuse her hotel

logo to accompany her

with authentic European

forthcoming hotel in the

heritage and elegance.

Maisons Du Levant Hotel Facade and Logo

Stella Guanlijia Visual Communication Design

Vivian Ray, working with

atmosphere. The client also

the Disability Support

needed a new logo for

Community, aims to

Beyond Barriers, to bring all

expand her company

kinds of disabled audiences

Beyond Barriers to attract

together and let them go

all variety of disabled and

beyond their comfort zone

non-disabled audiences.

to find like-minded people

The client requested a new

and re-join together to form

pavilion for the community,

a community of support.

a comfortable and friendly

The constraints for the logo

space where individuals

included the use of braille,

with the same interest and

high legibility and high

hobbies are in a harmonious

contrast.

Beyond Barriers Logo and Pavilion

Sophie Hansen Art Making and Exhibiting

My artwork simultaneous

impact which humans

or separate is a series that

have on the natural

explores the concept of the

world. My intention was to

relationship between the

capture both this effect

natural world and the built

as well as a reflection of

world, focusing specifically

connections and memories

on the differences of

individuals may have with

each. I have chosen to

nature. Commentary on

depict a landscape that

the impact of humans on

has elements from both

the environment can be

the natural environment

aggressive and rather than

and human creations. I

alienate, I wanted to invite

have aimed to reflect the

my audience on a journey.

simultaneous or separate

Alice Hardy Visual Communication Design

The client is The Climb

furniture to accommodate

Retirement Village located

the residents. The Climb

in Maloolaba, Queensland.

needed furniture consisting

Looking to increase

of a lounge chair, side table,

inclusivity and active

umbrella and a table and

lifestyles, they required a

chair set to be included in

design for the exterior of a

the pool area. They required

pool house, including the

easy accessibility as well as

pool with its own original

contemporary aspects to

shape, as well as outdoor

each of the designs.

The Climb - Pool and Poolhouse, Outdoor Furniture

Jorja Kavellaris Art Creative Practice

Through my work, I have

philosophers Aristotle,

explored the Greek virtues

Socrates and Plato. I have

and cultural custom

explored this concept as

Philotimo. Directly translated

a reflection of my own

to ‘love of honour’, Philotimo

Greek heritage. Depicting a

is compiled of many virtues,

tattooed portrait of goddess

however, is something that

Aphrodite, the tattoos are

needs to be experienced

symbolically compiled of

to truly understand. My

the moral virtues and utilise

drawing was inspired by

the motifs that are symbolic

the graffiti work of PichiAvo

of each Greek god and

and tattooed sculptures

goddess that represent

of Fabio Viale, as well as

their individual moral and

the cardinal and moral

cardinal virtues.

virtuous teachings of Greek

Philotimo: Symbols depicted on Aphrodite

Jorja Kavellaris Art Making and Exhibiting

I decided to challenge

alone yet peacefully and

myself to creatively interpret

confidently embracing her

the idea of Comfort in

solitude while situated in

Solitude; an individual’s

the heart of very busy cities,

ability to feel at peace

including Melbourne and

within the company of

New York’s CBD as well as

being alone. I was inspired

the New York subway, and

by my travels in Europe at

Melbourne metropolitan

the beginning of 2023, when

train lines. Through the

I sat down alone on a hotel

juxtaposition of dark tones

balcony late one night

of the night and bright,

and embraced the foreign

coloured neon lights, my

environment with street

images embrace cinematic

noise and people talking

visuals to assist in actively

and laughing. My artwork is

communicating the notion

a photographic series that

of an individual finding

consists of six acrylic prints

comfort while being alone.

that depict a youthful girl

Comfort in Solitude

Jorja Kavellaris Media

Sticky Notes is a drama, a

leaving Florence to face a

coming-of-age short film

tough decision regarding

which follows the friendship

a promise made in the

of two best friends, Florence

past. This short film intends

and Anisa as they pursue

to convey the message to

their dreams from child to

adolescent audiences that

young adulthood. Their

when inevitably faced with

picture-perfect life suddenly

tough circumstances in life,

comes to a halt when Anisa

maturity will prevail through

is in a tragic accident,

the decisions one makes.

Sticky Notes

Madeleine Kennedy Art Creative Practice

In my work Gaze, I have

colour palette was inspired

explored the concept of

by artist Shelby Dillon and

psychological entrapment

her similar style of semi-

and how a special place

realistic landscape painting.

can act as a soothing

The medium of oil paint

remedy to relieve this pain.

on glass was inspired by

This piece utilises pastel and

Hendrick Uldalen and aims

vibrant colours contrasting

to express my ideas of this

against the deep black tree

work being a transparent

to represent the harmony

look into my mind and how

found in nature and how its

this place is special and

beauty can contradict the

calming to me.

darkness of the world. The

Gaze

Alek Kuany Art Making and Exhibiting

In my photographic

Alanna Airitam, I composed

series Authentic Identity,

three intimate portraits

I was interested in the

of subjects with different

demonstration of identity

cultural backgrounds. Each

through culture. Race and

subject is photographed

identity can be overlooked

on a black backdrop

in Australia, in a culture that

surrounded by a collection

is homogenised by western

of personal belongings that

ideas, people don’t always

represent their past and

look past the surface.

present and their links to

Influenced by the rich and

their ancestry.

textural photography of

Authentic Identity - Alek

Akech Kuk Art Creative Practice

Alternative World is an oil

and lack of freedom many

on canvas which explores

young girls and women

the ideas of choice for

experience. My artwork

young girls and women. The

displays a world where self-

artwork intends to create

expression and the ability to

conversation about gender

choose is allowed for all.

equality, high standards

Alternative World

Akech Kuk Media

My cookbook Where

cookbook is intended to

I’m From shares South

give the audience the

Sudanese dishes along with

stories and insight in the

their recipes to highlight

values shown through the

its significance in the

importance of food whilst

culture and explores how

providing the steps and

my culture brings families

ingredients to make the

together to create long-

dishes.

lasting memories. This

Where I’m From

Akech Kuk Visual Communication Design

The client requires the

recycled materials, and

development of a

space habitable by a

sustainable and modern

diverse range of physical

beach house and chair

needs. The bespoke chair

design, to occupy land on

should reference the

Beach Street in the City

aesthetics of the beach,

of Port Phillip. Constraints

have a sleek and minimalist

of the residence include

design and be utilised

passive heating and

across numerous flexible

cooling, sustainably sourced

spaces within the house.

SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

The Beach House

Bonnie Laughlin Visual Communication Design

My client Samantha

park so that parents would

requested to redesign

have a place to sit. The In

Scullin Park, focusing on

the Loop bench collection

accessibility for children

includes a central bench

with varying needs and

and two smaller benches

abilities. Scullin Park has

of a similar design. These

access ramps, wheelchair-

organic and circular-

accessible swings, solo or

shaped benches promote

group play areas and a floor

conversations between

mural. This park aims to be a

parents to “stay in the

safe, inclusive space full of

loop” and provide vantage

light, laughter, and learning.

points throughout the park,

Samantha also requested

allowing parents to keep an

benches to surround the

eye on their children.

Scullin Park and Chair Design

Charlotte Levinge Visual Communication Design

Francesco Rossi, an Italian

accompanied by a splash

entrepreneur, requested

of red to represent the

the design of a brand

meaning of the name Rossi.

identity, and architectural

The architectural design of

interior and exterior for the

the restaurant conveyed

opening of his new Italian

the modern aesthetic of the

restaurant “Rossi” in the

Melbourne city through the

Melbourne CBD. The brand

concrete exterior, as well as

identity of Rossi was guided

reflecting aspects of the lush

by the rich tapestries of

Italian landscape.

Italian culture and cuisine,

Aperol Spritz Bellini Negroni Limoncello Affogato Esspresso Martini

COCKTAILS

WINE - ROSSI Chianti - Umbria Fiano Nebbiolo Pinot Noir Dolcetto Oak- Aged Cabernet Sauvignon WINE - BIANCO

WINE - DOLCE

Prosecco Pinot Grigio - Sangiovese Chardonnay Vermentino Sauvignon blanc Riesling

Muscat Moscatto

$20 $23 $23 $20 $24 $25

DRINKS

$80 $55 $45 $45 $50 $70

By the Glass - By the Bottle

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By the Glass - By the Bottle

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$40 $35

By the Glass - By the Bottle

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Rossi Italian Restaurant and Brand Identity

Libby-Rose McCallum Art Making and Exhibiting

Through my photographic

essence and spirit that our

practice this year in Art

beaches bestow, from the

Making and Exhibiting, I

beach inspectors to the

have explored the theme

leisure seekers. Which to

of Australian beach culture

me, is a slice of brilliance. I

and its significance to

wanted to immerse myself

Australia’s national identity.

in the scene and shoot

The joy, the freedom, the

naturalistically, as I had the

sand, and the surf, are all

desire to document the

aspects that our Australian

coast and the people who

beach culture fosters which

populate it, reflecting the

are cherished by Aussie

carefree and authentic

beachgoers year-round.

nature that is Australia’s

I intended to capture the

social space.

Australian beach culture

Jemima McCann Art Creative Practice

This piece explores the

to self. By including a self-

concept of time on the

portrait, I wanted to express

human appearance, as well

the effects of the female

as the inter-generational

influences in my life and

influences that family and

the values passed through

motherhood can have on

motherhood. Using a ball

an individual. Incorporating

point pen as my chosen

portraits of my grandmother

medium, and a loose

at different stages of her

style that frays outwards

life, I aim to show how

into the white space of

a person can develop

the composition, I intend

through experience and

to represent the fleeting

age, whilst remaining true

fragility of time.

Bidibet

Jemima McCann Visual Communication Design

The Australian Gallery

an artistic and attention-

Association has requested

attracting structure, acting

an innovative design for

as a community centre for

a new gallery, located in

all to come and accessibly

replacement of the Central

view art pieces from the

Pier, Docklands. This design

local Melbourne creators.

meets the requirement for

THE ECHIDNA The Echidna is a new, contempary Art Gallery, managed by the AGA, located in the heart of the Docklands, Melbourne. Replacing the upcoming demolishment of the current, unsafe Central Pier, this Art Gallery will be found waterfront and aquire the backdrop of the Melbourne skyline. Named after its spikey shape, the Gallery will act as a tourist attraction due to the unconventional design and the scale, creating an inclusive enviroment for all people to view local art in a collaborative space. The structure is made with recycled metal sheeting, reusing materials to reduce the waste of construction.

The Echidna

Isabella Morello Visual Communication Design

Tiamo Carlton is one of

love hearts. The updated

Lygon Street’s most iconic

interior design aims to

Italian restaurants. The

capture the traditional

client, owner of Tiamo,

roots of the 60-year-old

required a modernised

family-run restaurant, as

rebranding of their logo and

well as refreshing the space

interior design. The new logo

with new furniture and

aims to resemble the true

maximising the functionality

meaning of ‘Tiamo’, love,

of the space.

with the motif including two

Tiamo Carlton - Rebranding and Interior design

Ashley Nguyen Visual Communication Design

‘White space’ or ‘negative

minimalism. The space is a

space’ (‘ma’ in Japanese)

modern take on the usual

is often referred to in digital

tea house - a space that

and print design, however

exemplifies architectural

these concepts can be

‘ma’. The client, Hayashi,

used beyond such forms.

also required the design

The layout of the Hayashi

of a bespoke diffuser; a

Zen Garden and Teahouse

unique diffuser derived from

is intentionally designed to

the origins of nature and

encompass empty space.

influenced by biomimicry.

No ornamentation, pure

translucent glass

Hayashi Springs - Zen Garden and Portable Diffuser

Jasmine Nguyen Visual Communication Design

Ms Angelica Perry is the

of the orange colour for

founder and director

energy. She is excited

of a successful Aerobic

about a new gymnastic

gymnastics club that has

space with a fit out that

seen memberships increase

focuses on environmental

at a rate that is outgrowing

sustainability as a core

the floor space of her

value, muscle recovery

gymnastics venue. Ms Perry

and a place of community

requests a rebrand of her

belonging. The interiors of

club identity to enhance the

the new gymnasium include

solid reputation that she has

porcelain, recyclable timber,

established with a bold new

rubber and glass that has a

logo and the retainment

reduced carbon footprint.

Aeronation Aerobics Gymnastics Club

Hayley O’Callaghan Visual Communication Design

Samantha Brown requested

The logo design had to be

the launch of a wellness

unique and identifiable and

space, land design and

be flexible for a range of

logo to be created for a

contexts whilst expressing

new Hot Springs. Samantha

brand identity. The logo

required a site plan for

and name are symbolic

the Hot Springs, as well

of Samantha’s love for

as a Bathhouse concept.

astrology, with the four

The natural form of the

triangles representing the

bathhouse and the sleek

astrological symbol for the

and simple colour palette of

four elements, and solstice

the land design reflect the

being an astrological term

surrounding environment of

for the longest and shortest

Barwon Heads bushland.

days of the year.

Solstice Springs

Anais O’Hara Visual Communication Design

The new owner of Aireys

menus. The brief required

Estate Winery was in need

use of images of the winery

of a team to design a brand

and its land to form these

identity and labels for the

elements for the brand.

wine bottles, as well as the

Aireys Estate Winery - Brand Identity, Labels, Menus

Hannah O’Hara Visual Communication Design

Yasmin Greene,

line, known as Greene &

an accomplished

Co. Both presentations

dermatologist, is seeking

incorporate a harmonious

a creative product and

green colour palette while

logo design to elevate

showcasing the designs in

her upcoming skincare

diverse contextual settings.

greene & co

Greene & Co Product and Logo Design

Jacqueline O’Sullivan Art Making and Exhibiting

This year, as a supporter of

the season, I was left with

the Carlton Football Club,

hundreds of photographs

I decided to creatively

to draw on to tell this story.

interpret their turbulent 2023

As the year progressed, so

season. With the early part

did my joy in recording this

of the year surrounded in

journey. My final artwork is

disappointment with many

a celebration of the highs

questioning the validity of

and lows of the players

their coach Michael Voss,

and supporters. I used

to their amazing turnaround

both colour and black and

and success with nine

white tones to highlight the

consecutive wins to find

emotions that emerge with

themselves in the finals for

the downturns from defeat

the first time in a decade.

and the triumphs from

Attending many games,

success.

camera in hand throughout

Defeated together, succeeded together

Emily Pangrazio Visual Communication Design

Moretti’s owner Isabella

feel with the grey colour

Moretti requested a

palette. The new logo and

rebranding comprised of

restaurant opening invitation

a new logo, an opening

utilises a modern aesthetic,

invitation design, and

whilst incorporating

renovations to the exterior

Italian culture. The design

and interior. The restaurant’s

establishes a luxurious feel

original architecture, paired

with the grey tones, whilst

with a fresh renovation,

embodying Italian culture,

reflects the traditional

with the use of green and

Melbourne architecture,

lemon line art motifs.

whilst creating a modern

Moretti

Hannah Pearce Art Creative Practice

Through my works, I have

childhood comes to an end.

explored the concept

My work combines both

of childhood nostalgia,

realism and abstraction to

specifically the bittersweet

create a naïve style and

nature of reminiscing on

impart a childlike sentiment

one’s childhood and how

with the intention to both

one relies on nostalgia in

celebrate the exuberance

times of change. Through

of childhood and lament

the use of mixed and vibrant

the loss of associated

materials, my work is an

simplicity and freedom

expression of the conflicting

as one progresses into

emotions I am faced with

adulthood.

as a young woman as my

Bittersweet

Scarlett Peppard Art Creative Practice

My work tells a story

valuable creatures.

of time. The past, a

The work is influenced

world uninhabited by

by contemporary artist

humans and the western

SillDA and Xu Deqi, who

culture of destruction –

contemplate the beautiful

once overflowing with

yet tragic interaction

extraordinary beauty

between humans and

and rarity, contrasts

animals. The averted gaze

with the bleak future,

of the tiger represents

diversion from nature to

humans as ignorant of the

industrialism, technological

beauty which surrounds

advancements, and

us, emphasising the man-

artificial appreciation

made forces which destroy

of nature. As a young

the very environment we

adult, I am horrified

take for granted. As the

by the destruction of

beauteous Koi fish swim

the environment and

away, all that remains is a

how it impacts Earth’s

dark bleakness.

Beauty and the Bleak

Scarlett Peppard Visual Communication Design

Cosy Games hired me to

shapes and sizes to enjoy

create a set of characters

a warm hug of a meal that

for their new chef game

is both nostalgic and high-

with adorable character

quality, made by the player!

designs. This heart-warming

My clients asked me to

game inspires teenagers

display my set of characters

and young adults to build

as well as a presentation

a positive relationship with

board that will advertise the

food and encourages them

game and entice people to

to build genuine friendships,

play!

by inviting animals of all

Cheffy Chat - A Cosy Game

Hannah Pettenon Art Creative Practice

Through my practice, I

reflects my own experiences

have explored the fragile

as I am easily distracted

relationships that occur

by my phone instead

within families. In Parent

of cherishing the time I

and Child, I have explored

have with my family. My

the importance of parents

intention was to generate

in a young child’s life.

conversation around the

Whereas, in Disconnected

impacts of phones within

Connections, I have

my generation, as well as

explored the concept of

provoke thoughts on the

disconnections between

importance of face-to-face

family members caused by

connections with important

a reliance and addiction

people in our lives, such as

to mobile phones. This

our family.

Disconnected Connections

Hannah Pettenon Art Making and Exhibiting

In Art Making and Exhibiting,

architecture gives a sense

I have explored the concept

of isolation to the subjects,

of the mundane life,

though public transport

focusing specifically on the

brings many individuals

monotony of the everyday

together in one space. I

activity of catching the

have reflected my own

train. I have chosen to

experiences of dull moments

depict a selection of people

when travelling on the train

situated around the train

and how these moments

station, with disinterested

leave me alone in my

facial expressions, as well as

thoughts. My intention was

a couple seated together

to create a photographic

experiencing boredom

series that the viewers can

while waiting for the passing

relate to as this experience

train to stop. The fluorescent

is common for most people.

lighting and stark, plain

Waiting and Humdrum

Poppy Phillips Visual Communication Design

The client required an

further promote the club

innovative and original

and in the promotion of

logo for the new Dolphina

women’s sport. They also

Women’s Water Polo Club.

required an invitation to

This logo was to be used on

their clients to the opening

a range of merchandise to

event.

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Dolphina Women’s Water Polo Club - Brand Identity and Invitation

Ginger Philpot Art Creative Practice

Through my practice, I

to the 1960’s era where

have explored the idea of

these gender roles were

enforced gender normalities

enforced against women.

and stereotypes against

As a young woman, this

women, and the defiance

idea is important to me,

and resistance to break

and even today, these

them. Through my style

stereotypes continue to

and colour palette, I have

affect me. However, as

made reference to artists

women continue to gain a

such as Mondrian and

voice, they will continue to

Lichtenstein, creating a

defy the pressure of these

contemporary reference

societal expectations.

OBEDIENCE IS GONE

Ginger Philpot Art Making and Exhibiting

In my photographic series

have chosen to photograph

PUNK! I have explored the

people of this subculture

lenses of subculture and

across the city in rough

emerging social scenes,

graffitied spaces to further

specifically the punk and

express this idea and portray

grunge movement based

the rebellious beliefs of the

in the heart of Melbourne. I

movement.

PUNK!

Ginger Philpot Media

My music video for the

foot and car across town

Cosmic Psychos song,

before making it to his final

Nice Day To Go To The

destination of the pub.

Pub, follows the story of a

Filled with Aussie antics and

bogan man on a nice sunny

a rough pub rock sound,

day as he journeys to the

my music video portrays

local pub for a refreshing

the true bogan culture of

cold beer. On his walk, the

Australia through the story of

protagonist Steve travels by

Steve and punk rock music.

Nice Day To Go To The Pub

Polly Prentice Art Creative Practice

Disfigured delves into

Through introspection on

the intricate relationship

the influence of social

between social and

media, I aim to explore

personal identities, exposing

the detrimental impact

the damaging effects of

of unrealistic standards

societal norms on self-

on young females’ self-

perception. It explores how

esteem, expression, and

social identity shapes how

understanding. Artists

others perceive us, while

Cindy Sherman and

personal identity relates

Alexis Franklin have been

to our own beliefs about

pivotal in inspiring my work,

ourselves. The subjective

challenging norms, and

nature of identity perception

capturing the emotions

is emphasized, as individuals

and features of the female

may have contrasting views

figure.

of themselves and others.

Disfigured

Eliza Reis Visual Communication Design

Alex Wilson is the owner of

brand recognition, along

Prospect, an automotive

with a high performance,

manufacturer based in

luxurious and aesthetically

Melbourne, Australia. Wilson

pleasing exterior for the

has identified the need

debut car to kick-start his

for a luxury car brand to

automotive brand. Wilson

represent Australia within

has requested that the

the automotive industry.

designs reflect a futuristic

Prospect requires a modern,

and sleek aesthetic, to

minimalistic logo for the

illustrate the meaning of the

start-up company to create

word prospect.

Prospect Logo and Car Exterior

Lauren Romanin Visual Communication Design

Brad, a landscape

identity of the mountains

developer, has requested

whilst giving it a rustic feel,

an Architectural design to

to keep the essence and

be used as a ski lodge in

authenticity of a ski lodge.

Park City, Utah. The lodge’s

The design was made on

modern and natural form

Illustrator to be unique and

reflects the surroundings

personalised to the lodge.

of mountains and slopes,

The letter “N” was made to

with all the harsh angles.

look like a mountain, utilising

Brad required a logo that

this motif in a subtle way.

communicates the brand

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

L O D G E

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

Pine Lodge

Penelope Ryan Visual Communication Design

The client, Kim Pack, is

to his customers. The final

a specialist chef from

design incorporates both an

the city of Melbourne

uppercase and thick font

who is opening a food

with the prominent use of

truck to celebrate the

a chopstick motif. A food

commencement of his

truck design has also been

new business. He wishes to

requested, with innovative

immerse his customers in

surface graphics utilising

the culture of ‘Asian Fusion,’

pattern and vivid colours,

specialising in food and

alongside a unique shape.

drinks which portray his

The predominant use of red

love for Asian delicacies.

and blue colours throughout

Mr Pack has requested a

both presentations are

striking new brand identity

symbolic in Asia and reflect

which is symbolic of Asian

Mr Pack’s love for this

culture and memorable

cuisine.

ASIAN FUSION CUISINE

M SS M SO

ASIAN FUSION CUISINE

M SS M SO

ASIAN FUSION CUISINE

M SS M SO

Miss Miso Food Van

Lana Siapantas Art Creative Practice

Through my work Exposed

by artist Laith McGregor

II, I have explored ideas

to represent the yearning

related to societal

for the advancements of

expectations that restrain

women within society. I

women. Rooted from

aim to highlight the fragility

encounters within Australia’s

and distress of this situation

patriarchal framework,

through the spotlight. I

my composition confronts

intended to illustrate the

misogyny’s complexities

narrative from both the

and the challenges of

perspective of a female

females achieving their

entrapped within societal

dreams amid vulnerability.

expectations and her

I have chosen to paint a

shadow detaching herself

double portrait as inspired

from them.

Exposed II

Skye Sinclair Art Creative Practice

Agency explores the power

reliance on reading facial

of human emotion as an

expressions when so few

agent in communicating

words are exchanged. In

unspoken words in times

a semi-realistic style, I have

of immense tribulation.

depicted a varying series

This concept has been

of facial expressions that

informed by my personal

provoke reflection on how

experiences of grief and

we can often disregard the

the solitude wrought by

emotion of grief. Through

suppressing my emotions

textural details and unity,

in fear of burdening others.

this suite of works aims to

Further, cultural influences

illustrate the subtle facial

of society’s tendency to

details as a metaphor for

suppress the emotions

society’s disregard of these

of others and ourselves,

emotions as insignificant, not

have contributed to our

worthy of recognition.

Agency

Stella Sloan Art Creative Practice

This painting explores ideas

self-conscious emotions

of the naivety and lack of

as humans grow into their

self-conscious emotions

teenage years and lose

throughout childhood. The

their childhood innocence.

work depicts a non-linear

The style of the work was

storyline through a variation

inspired by artists such

of objects in which all are

as Emilio Villalba and

personal representations

Jenny Saville, who use

of the joy and self-love

spontaneous yet assured

that children experience.

brush strokes to celebrate

The work was inspired by

imperfection, freedom and

the idea of gaining intense

self-love.

A Lack of Self Consciousness

Stella Sloan Visual Communication Design

My client requested a

designed to be located

unique building to be

inside the wellness retreat.

designed, composed of

Similar to the building, this

organic shapes, to reflect

chair acts to combine

the beauty and fluidity

nature with industrial design,

of nature. The building

through the use of vines

also acts to combine the

growing up the back of the

natural environment with

chair. This creates a unique

architectural and interior

and visually engaging

design. My client requested

impact.

that a piece of furniture be

Serenity Wellness Retreat

Isobel Spanos Art Making and Exhibiting

Everywhere, every day

been displayed through a

the unknown people that

series of six photographs

often surround us in public

that depict individuals

places are filled with their

interacting and behaving

own individual stories.

with one another in varying

Using photography both

ways. Highlighting the

naturalistic and entirely

complexity of modern-

directed, I set out to reflect

day connections. These

on this idea. My artwork

interactions have been

is a visual representation

pictured through restaurant

of observing individuals,

windows, positioning

in particular the story of

the viewers as external

relationships, focusing on

observers of the different

capturing the interactions

stories behind everyday

that exist within these

people.

relationships. This notion has

Through the Window

Isobel Spanos Media

From the Heart is

recipes in this cookbook

a cookbook that

are also heart-warming

encapsulates an assortment

anecdotal stories explaining

of Greek recipes that my

how my Yiayias learnt each

two Yiayias (Grandmas)

recipe and brief biographies

have made throughout

of their lives and upbringing.

their life. Amongst the eight

From the Heart

Lily Tostevin Visual Communication Design

Sienna Tostevin, an aspiring

identity and effectively

entrepreneur, envisions the

promoting her coffee shop.

creation of her own coffee

Sienna’s vision encompasses

shop in the picturesque

creating a space that

location of Mt Buller,

exudes warmth, invites

Victoria. Drawing inspiration

connection, and fosters

from the elegance of

a sense of community.

contemporary alpine

This café design creates a

architecture, Sienna is

welcoming environment

seeking a captivating café

for customers, whether

design. Additionally, she

they seek a refreshing

requested a unique logo

start to their morning, or a

design that resonates with

revitalising pause during

the essence of the café,

their day.

establishing a strong brand

MIA’S COFFEE SHOP Mia’s Coffee Shop Café Design and Logo

Rose Tricarico Art Creative Practice

Through my work, I have

develop in colour inversely

explored the concept

as a symbol of obsessive

of mental disturbance

control, a tendency often

in the form of obsessive-

associated with the disorder.

compulsive disorder

My intention was to create

and perfectionism. In

a reflection of my personal

Geometrics, I have

experience with obsessive

included isometric cubes

control by adopting a

to show perfect contrast

geometric style to convey

in monochromatic colour

meanings of perfectionism,

schemes. In Hues of Blue, I

whilst altering the subject

chose to create a painting

matter to show an imperfect

using repeated lines that

alignment of shape.

Hues of Blue

Alyssa Vincent Visual Communication Design

Amy Vincent has opened

edition couch designed that

a purpose-built couch

tells a story, reflecting the

showroom call Duše. The

depths of the ocean. Amy

bespoke furniture will be

also requires a logo design

on display for members

for her new brand, with a

of the public to view and

double-sided logo, one side

purchase. For Amy’s grand

pink and the other green.

opening she wants a limited

Duše - Couch and Logo

Georgia Watson Art Creative Practice

The Good Shepherd explores

this piece to his name and

the importance of family,

his importance in my life,

a strong, comforting and

hence, the name of my

supportive family, especially

artwork is inspired by the

in times of grief and loss.

bible story of The Good

My family is involved in the

Shepherd. The bible story

wool exporting industry,

also reflects the idea that

and because of this, we

humans must lead towards

have a strong association

the life that was built for

with sheep and wool, they

them, which is very reflective

act as a form of symbol

of my personal experiences

for family and individuality

as Dad built a strong legacy

that is experienced within

and life for my family and

a family. After my father

me. I was inspired by artists

passed away earlier in the

including Sophie MacKinnon

year, I decided to dedicate

and Damien Hirst.

The Good Shepherd

Scarlett Williams Visual Communication Design

The client, a popular musical

a logo to identify the stage.

artist called Melody Roc,

For the logo the constraints

is an Australian pop artist.

include having at least two

She is preparing for her

colours, the words ‘melody

tour around Australia and

podium’ and one main

is heading to Melbourne to

motif that relates to music.

perform a couple of shows.

For the stage the constraints

Her client need is to design

include having at least one

an outdoor stage to go

colour, a form of shelter and

in Jupiter-Grove gardens

taking the Memphis design

in Melbourne for her

movement as inspiration.

performances and to design

Melody Podium - Stage and Logo

Annabelle Xu Visual Communication Design

The client, Paige Turner,

designed to fit within the

owns a study café for

booth. In addition, Turner

people to study and work

requires a new logo to

in the space. The needed

identify the café, which

design is a study booth

should reference the café

that gives people a space

as well as the simple design

for quiet study, while also

of the booth. Constraints for

adding to the minimalistic,

the designs include having

modern aesthetic of

a muted colour palette and

the café itself. The chair

a desk of adequate height.

inside the booth was also

Studi Booth and Studi Logo

Emma Zagame Art Creative Practice

Within my work Chance,

women from all around the

I have explored the

world, there is nothing that

complexities of women’s

separates one from another,

rights to education around

and nothing should change

the world, and the lack

her right to education.

of access to educational

Reflecting on my own

opportunities. Amongst

educational opportunities,

the six portraits, each one

I am reminded of the sheer

depicts a young woman

chance of where and

holding a pen with a page

when you were born, that

in front of them, I am trying

determines your access to a

to signify that although

basic human right.

these portraits represent

Chance