STEP off Sturt Street and into the Unicorn Lane outdoor gallery, and you\u2019ll be met not just with brand-new works by the next generation of creatives, but some meaningful messages.<\/p>\n
The Young Creatives on Show 2022<\/em> exhibition presents pieces by 15 people who have taken part in a series of workshops led by youth artists.<\/p>\n Together, the group of participants chose to explore the common theme of media and identity, and are showcasing works in a range of mediums, aiming to provide insight into the issues social media and technology can create for young people.<\/p>\n One of the program\u2019s co-facilitators, artist Izzy Henning, said the process of teaching brand-new and more experienced young creatives different methods and mediums was rewarding, even before their pieces went on display.<\/p>\n \u201cWe had a really good age range of participants, from 12 upwards to 19. For some of them, it\u2019s not only their first-time exhibiting art, it\u2019s their first time exploring art, while for others, they were looking to challenge their established skills,\u201d Henning said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a really good step for these artists to have their work displayed. It brings confidence and motivation to keep pursuing art. They are over the moon to see their work in a public place.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s heart-warming to see them achieving, to have their work taken seriously, and to see the theme opening their minds to idea of media influencing them and who they are today.\u201d<\/p>\n