Eden Jasper points to her self-portrait on show at the Moama Anglican Grammar School primary art exhibition. Photos: Jordan Townrow.
Inner Picassos were let loose at Moama Anglican Grammar School for its primary students’ art show.
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Artists from kindergarten to Year 6 had their pieces on display on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 — the works having been created under the guidance of visual arts teacher Cindy-Lee Pedrana.
The theme for the exhibition was ‘Along the Banks of the Murray River’, which served as inspiration for the students.
“I think by having the theme of our local community, it has been an easy way for the kids to represent the world around them,” Mrs Pedrana said.
“It’s what they know.
“You’re making artworks to tell a story. You’re making artworks for other people to enjoy, and to recognise your story and have some connection with you.”
Family members and the wider community called in to the display.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Among the pieces were sculptures, including impressions of the MAGS Gunbower Estate campus and local watertowers; self-portraits using POSCA pens on acetate sheets; and sketches of pets and animals.
Students also worked together on class paintings, up for auction as a fundraiser for the school’s new multipurpose stadium.
These canvases were each inspired by a different modern Australian artist, including Xander Holliday and Sheree Smith.
Each class had a different source of inspiration for their communal paintings.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
“We went with a bit more of a contemporary vibe than a historical vibe,” Mrs Pedrana said.
“Parents have had an opportunity to be placing silent bids on the ones that they would like to purchase.
“All the fundraising is going towards our stadium build.
“The stadium’s going to be a really big asset for our school and the local community as well, so we want to make sure that we do it well.”
The theme of the exhibition was ‘Along the Banks of the Murray’.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The silent auction, which ran from July 21 until August 6, raised $5241.17.
The painting to go for the highest amount was by class 2A, named The Dream of 2A, contributing $600 to the fundraiser.
Students used coloured paper, acrylic paint and recycled tissue paper from Jumbled, a retail and art store in Orange, NSW, that served as the painting’s inspiration.
Imogen and Alexis Weatherly.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The exhibition also lined up with parent-teacher interviews, presenting students with an opportunity to show their work to family members.
Mrs Pedrana enjoyed seeing the young artists’ proud reactions to the exhibition.
“They get really excited about the fact that they’ve created something, not only that looks great, but they did it together,” she said.
Scout Harrison, mum Cassie Harrison and Banjo Harrison.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
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