Covering The Community

Wiseberry Heritage hosted a competition open to a selection of Central Coast high schools for the month of July. All art students from year 11 & 12 were encouraged to participate by submitting artwork that expresses the idea of 'Community' and what it means to them.

The front cover of this Heritage Elite Magazine was created by Isabella Garcia from Mackillop Catholic College in Warnervale.

We interviewed Isabella to find out what makes her creative clock, tick, and to highlight her talent.

What do you like about art? Art allows me to immerse myself in a world I created. With art, I can reveal the most intimate memories I have through colour and shape. I can depict different events in my life through art, having the potential to recreate the story. Just as art is my safeguard, it is also the thing that propels me.

Where do you find your inspiration? I find inspiration in people. I believe that there is a place for everyone, and through my art, I can help them find themselves and their sense of belonging. Inspiration for me is found in everyone, everywhere. Community and society are what inspires me. People are the drive of my inspiration and my motivation as an aspiring artist.

What is your favourite medium? I find that working on my ipad with an apple pencil works easiest for me. It's portable and has many applications I can choose from.

Who is your favourite artist? My favourite artist is Yadvender Singh. His use of graphics is so well organised and detailed, that I genuinely aspire to be like him in that sense. The creativity, tools, and process behind his designs for Marvel are amazing.

Do you hope to pursue a career in art? Yes, I've been aiming to enter the field of graphic design ever since I was in primary school.

What is your favourite thing about the Central Coast? The laidback lifestyle and beautiful beaches are my favourite thing about the Coast.

What fruit would you be, & why? I'd be a lychee because they're sweet and unique. Congratulations to our runner up, Mia Whitbread from Mackillop Catholic College in Warnervale.

We hope our winners enjoy their prizes and exposure! We look forward to seeing what you create in the future.