Our 'Artworks in Iso' Exhibition

There is no doubt that some of the greatest art that has graced this earth was born from adversity, developed through hardship, devised amongst uncertainty and nurtured by struggle.

In 2020, the world of COVID restrictions, social distancing and remote learning plunged us all into unchartered waters without a navigation system, and asked us to find our collective way. While young people around the country were trying to find their way and were searching for a sense of normality and belonging during a period of disruption and uncertainty, it was our challenge, as educators, to find new and interesting ways to inspire our students.

Toorak’s Art department was excited to engage students in new ways and to guide students to explore and communicate their interpretation of the situation they found themselves in. Be it through painting, photography, design, drawing or experimenting with materials, alternative processes and techniques, students from all year levels rose to the challenge and discovered different ways to interpret, express and make.

Through the artworks they produced, they showed us their thoughts, feelings, fears and optimism. I am so proud of each and every student who worked through this challenging time and I am especially proud and humbled by the amazing artworks that were produced by our students. At the conclusion of 2020, the Art department put together a presentation showcasing over 150 of our students’ ‘Artworks in Iso’ pieces which was displayed in shop windows throughout the Mt Eliza Village over the December / January holiday period. It was fantastic to be able to share the stories and talents of our students with our wider community and I thank the many local retailers who were supportive in bringing the exhibition to life.

Mr Dailan Hatherley - Head of Visual Arts and Technology

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