Queenscliff Primary show brings art alive

HUNDREDS of people entered the creative minds of Queenscliff Primary School students at their biennial It’s Alive art exhibition.

The art extravaganza was held last Thursday in the St George Hall and featured more than 300 artworks created by Prep to Year 6 students.

Various mediums and techniques were showcased including pastels, acrylic, watercolours, clay sculptures and textiles creations.

Students gained inspiration from famous artists, the beautiful nature and landscapes on Wadawurrung Country and other “wondrous things in the world.”

Visual art teacher and exhibition curator Kelly Caldwell said the show was a delightful celebration of creativity, diversity and the vibrant spirit of Queenscliff Primary School.

“It’s Alive just seemed to make sense as a theme in showcasing the natural world and the planet around us.

“From Picasso-inspired drawings to nudibranchs, which are little sea slugs, to textile work and sewing, there was so much to see!

“Our students are just so ridiculously talented, and for us to see the world through their eyes is pretty amazing.”

Ms Caldwell said all the creations were created entirely on the classroom floor.

“We completed all the works in our travelling visual arts class. I say travelling because we actually don’t have an arts classroom as such.

“All the artwork were made over carpet, which was quite difficult.

“However, the students were just so adaptable to it, and really embraced it. The results are just mindblowing.”

Queenscliff Primary School principal Mat McRae said the exhibition gave students the opportunity to express themselves.

“Each piece truly tells a story, a perspective and a dream, representing the vibrant and diverse community that is Queenscliff Primary School.

“Art has the power to inspire, to challenge and to bring people together. Our students have embraced this power to reflect their unique experiences, connections, ideas and dreams.

“I hope the students feel proud of themselves and what they’ve achieved.”