Selected works from RMIT Culture collections and International Collections

Vincent Van Gogh, Cafe Terrace at Night, 1888

What draws me to this work is the mixture of textures and shapes evident within the work. The direct lighting of the photograph heightens the difference between each segment, from the metal pair and the red and black cone being incredibly reflective to the stone absorbing the light. I have been exploring taking my work into a more sculptural focus as of late and have been really interested in how different paints leave a different finish and how they capture the light. This work is really good at showing the differences.

Vincent Van Gogh

Cafe Terrace at Night

1888

Oil on canvas 80.7cm X 65.3cm

Link to artwork : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vincent_Willem_van_Gogh_-_Ca fe_Terrace_at_Night_(Yorck).jpg

Lorna Fencer Napurrula, White Bush Potato, 2002 I’ve came in contact with Aboriginal artworks when I was 16 years old as I was doing coursework for my art ‘O’ level. The reason why I am drawn to Aboriginal artworks is because the colours are usually very vibrant, with the creation of simple shapes. With only simple shapes, it creates a different feeling as compared to other paintings. Some of the artworks that I’ve done are also similar to Aboriginal artworks (not exactly similar). But I’ve used shapes to create patterns as well as bright colours.

Lorna Fencer Napurrula

Wapirti White Bush Potato, 2002 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas

157 x 200 cm

Purchased through the RMIT Art Fund, 2012 RMIT University Art Collection

Minoo Falls

This is painting is a reference of what a photo I took when I went to Japan, Minoo Falls. Japan was the second graduation trip I went with my friends and Minoo Falls was absolutely amazing. After the graduation trip, I’ve decided to paint the picture I took using arcylic paint as well as modeling paste for the texture. Looking back now, I really miss the time where we get to go everywhere freely without the need to worry about getting Covid. This is a reminder to myself not to take everything for granted and appreciate what we have in our lives.

Scenary experiment

This was my second artwork using only pen. It was challenging for me at first as it was difficult for me to use only pen to create and blend in different colours. I’ve always used a combination of pen and markers and hence this was a challenging piece for me. As I was creating this artwork, I asked myself “where is this place?” as I have no idea where is it because I found the picture in a book. This artwork has reminded me to stay experimental and enjoy the process of struggling. Yes we will feel defeated and negative emotions but through this process, we will learn and grow as a human and I think this allows us to be stronger and stay happy at the same time.

03 Owl

I started to fall in love with art when I was taught to use a combination of markers and pens. Even as we create simple shapes and repetitive patterns with the right colour combination, the artwork will turn out alright. Through this medium, I have taught myself how to identify different colours in the same colour. Also, marker and pen has taught me that things don’t have to be complicated to look nice. It can be simple but eye catching as well. This is the medium that I’ve felt my art style is somewhat close to Aboriginal style.

Evangeline Hoare

Evangeline is currently undergoing her graduate year in the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (Honours) and with no machinery at home to create garments during lockdown, she has taught herself 3D modelling and animation to form a new digital perspective of fashion design and presentation. Her work looks at trying to form affective and engaging experiences for viewers through surreal expressions of tradition and known materials and objects.