The artworks of St Albans Secondary College VCE Students are set to shine in an exhibition at Fortyfive Downstairs gallery.
St Albans Secondary College is a multicultural school with over 53 cultures represented.
Students bring their own unique cultural perspective and aesthetic to the creation of works.
When students at St Albans Secondary College engage in the creative process there are a range of intercultural experiences that influence the resulting works.
This then enables students to appreciate different cultural values and perspectives.
Head of visual and performing arts Nick D’Aglas said he was proud of all students and staff who helped to get the exhibition prepared.
“The art staff at this school include the current writer of the VCE Art Making and Exhibiting textbook, Mr Michael Bowden and Miss Della Butler who came to teaching after establishing a career in cultural organisations,” he said.
“The exhibition is a rare glimpse into the potential that is unlocked when we are able to embrace cultural diversity.
“We have had a longstanding relationship with Fortyfive Downstairs and we were absolutely delighted to be invited, as the first state school, to exhibit in their gallery.”
The works of St Albans Secondary College’s talented VCE art, design and technology students will be on exhibition in Melbourne’s CBD from August 13.
Opening night is from 5pm to 7pm, at the Fortyfive Downstairs Gallery, 45 Flinders Lane.
The exhibition will be viewable until August 24.
