Discovering the Artistic Voices of Tomorrow

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11 months ago

Artistic representation for Discovering the Artistic Voices of Tomorrow

The annual exhibition, Top Arts, is a celebration of students who have excelled in VCE art subjects. This year, the exhibition showcases the works of 40 artists from 1400 submissions. The exhibition is divided into sections, including Mother Nature, Portraits, and Knowledge. Each section features a unique blend of artistic mediums and styles.

Diptychs, triptychs, and polyptychs are common in these walls, showcasing the versatility of the artists.
The exhibition features a range of techniques, from traditional mediums like lino cut print and ceramics to more modern mediums like oil, paper, and resin.

One of the standout features of the exhibition is the soundtracking, provided by the church bells from Indigo Gordon’s looping animation, Membrane Wulf. The animation is a visually striking tale of the genesis of the wolf, and the church bells create a mesmerizing atmosphere that complements the artwork on display.

Artist	Work	Medium
Ethan Mangopoulos	My Life	Oil, paper, gesso, resin, and wood
Elkan Brady	A Light	Lino cut print
Elektra Katsalidis	Deconstructed Cabinet of Curiosities	Multimedia

For example, Ethan Mangopoulos’ My Life consists of three panels of strikingly loud skeletal colour, expertly curated to be sandwiched between Elkan Brady’s lino cut print A Light and Elektra Katsalidis’ wall of fascinating multimedia Deconstructed Cabinet of Curiosities. This diptych showcases the artist’s use of bold, expressive colour.

Georgina Quah’s octaptych The Information Action Ratio uses current communication trends as its theme, with every panel a screen shot of an Instagram photo.
Aliandra Nasrun’s Wood Song features a vital physicality, with two music sheets printed on wood and hacked into with an axe.
Arielle Humphreys’ pair of portraits Tali’s Faith and Grandma’s Faith are well on the way to attract judges of the Archibald Prize.

Another highlight of the exhibition is the use of current communication trends as a theme. For instance, Georgina Quah’s octaptych The Information Action Ratio uses oil, paper, gesso, resin, and wood to create a thought-provoking commentary on the impact of social media on our lives. The panels are each a screen shot of an Instagram photo, which adds a layer of familiarity and relevance to the artwork.

Eddy Edwards’ Pink Celery is an enneaptych featuring nine portrait-style photos of people covered in tattoos, each with a quote below them.
Sanuthmee Kariyawasam’s Morbid Curiosities use ceramics, photographs, painted rocks, and clay to create a fascinating and unsettling experience.
Yasmine Chakielli’s Lands of Tatreez uses ceramics to create a stunning and intricate design.

Despite the subjective nature of the selection process, the exhibition showcases an admirably diverse range of subjects, ideas, and mediums. The use of ceramics, photographs, painted rocks, and clay are just a few examples of the many mediums on display.

Medium	Artist	Work
Ceramics	Sanuthmee Kariyawasam	Morbid Curiosities
Photographs	Elektra Katsalidis	Deconstructed Cabinet of Curiosities
Painted rocks	Anoushka Russell	Dovetails

In conclusion, the annual exhibition Top Arts is a celebration of the artistic voices of tomorrow. The exhibition showcases the works of 40 artists from 1400 submissions, and features a range of artistic mediums and styles. The soundtracking, provided by the church bells from Indigo Gordon’s looping animation, Membrane Wulf, creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that complements the artwork on display. The exhibition is a testament to the power of art to bring people together and inspire new generations of artists.

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” – Twyla Tharp

While the selection process may be subjective, the exhibition is a laudable celebration of artistic talent and creativity. The exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and receive feedback, which can be a valuable stepping stone for their careers. As the saying goes, “ Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” With hard work and dedication, artists like those featured in Top Arts 2024 have the potential to make a significant impact on the art world.