Students trained down Unicorn Lane

SEVEN Federation University Arts Academy students are currently having their works displayed as part of the latest exhibition at Unicorn Lane.

The show is called Somewhere Else II and features one work per student as part of their second year Visual Arts Bachelors Collaboration IV unit.

Participating students are Charlie Timms-McLean, Clayton Keefe, Erin Coomans, Peta Kalisperis, Tahlia Roberts, Suryadiaz Sutherland and Travis Trudgeon.

Kalisperis said the exhibition is a great way to highlight her art alongside her peers.

“It’s pretty great to have it on display and it’s a really good opportunity for us students to showcase our work and the hard work we’ve put into it,” he said.

“I’ve had opportunities before through Oxygen College but this is my first time exhibiting through the Federation University and in Ballarat.

“My piece is called Far Away. It’s a layered collage lino block with oil pastels at the bottom.”

The works were created throughout three weeks during semester two, with the unifying theme of lockdown.

Techniques range from mixed media, digital printing, charcoal work and 3D elements.

The previous Somewhere Else exhibition was displayed during November last year.

Lecturer, Jimmy Pasakos said the exhibition is about showcasing student work within a professional setting.

“I’ve been striving to create an environment where they can display their work in a gallery situation which leads into the rollout of our new co-op model where university courses meet industry standards,” he said.

“The project was about their experiences being locked down. It’s a case of subconscious, dreams and the idea of being someplace else other than your house.

“There’s not many opportunities for students or emerging artists to present their work so… to have an outlet like Unicorn Lane, to have more of those would really give them a leg up in support.”