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Education Resource SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE Education Kit SCAP 16 Education – Theme based analysis The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is an exhibition showcasing the 40 selected finalists from over 600 entries in the competition. Competition artists are free to submit 2D artworks on any theme or subject matter as the competition aims to showcase contemporary art practice. When analysing artworks in the exhibition, dividing artworks into themes can be a useful way to explore a diverse exhibition such as the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. The themes listed below have been selected to guide the questions and activities in SCAP 16 Education. People People and the many things that people are connected to is often a source of inspiration for artists. Hidden – What Sometimes we need to look at artworks closely to find what the artist is saying can’t I see? in their artwork. Our World The world in which we live is also a source of ideas for artists. Abstraction – Why do artists create abstract artworks? Sometimes if you put a little effort What do I see? into understanding the artist’s motives, you will get a better appreciation of why an artist works in a particular manner. Media – Why Artists working in contemporary practice use an ever increasing range of use that? materials and media to create artworks. It can be valuable to consider why an artist has used a particular media to create an artwork. What’s the We all love stories. Sometimes artworks tell a narrative or story that doesn’t Story? use words but visual components. 1 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE ANDERSON, Bryce Untitled (Physical Folds, Broken Molds) | 2015 | oil on canvas | 75 x 100 x 4cm People: What do you think the girl in this painting is thinking? Does she look happy or sad? Why do you think there is a statue in the artwork? ASHBY, Nick #Heri's Studio #Jogja | 2016 | oil on canvas |144 x 111 x 3cm What’s the Story? Make up a story about what is going on in this artwork. BAI, Paul Between Me and the World (No.12) | 2016 | acrylic on wood and stretched canvas |111.5 x 120 x 4cm Abstraction – What do I see? Look closely at this artwork, and decide where the artwork starts and where does it finish? BANG, Min-Woo Sky Light | 2016 | oil on linen | 122 x 152cm Our World: Look at this painting and think of 5 words to describe how it makes you feel. 2 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE BEETSON, Bianca Beerwah & Tibrogargan | 2015 | digital photo on metallic paper | 59 x 84cm People: This artwork is a self-portrait, but can you see a person in the photograph? This artwork is based on aboriginal stories where nature and people are closely connected. Additional learning: Find out the Aboriginal story of the Glasshouse Mountains and think about the connection between people and mountains in Aboriginal culture. BENNIE, Chris The Waves (Achilles) | 2015 | digital print on board |150 x 100 x 2cm What’s the Story? Sometimes artists use artworks from other artists and another time in their artworks. This is called appropriation. Why do you think they do that? Explain what you think the artist is saying in this artwork. BLOMBERG, Delwyn Ngapo I nāia tonu nei (Right Now) | 2015 | digital photograph on hahnemuhle rag paper | 97 x 74.5 x 3cm What’s the Story? Look at all the objects in this lunch time photograph and make up a story about the person eating this lunch. CADD, Jandamarra Radiance | 2016 | oil and acrylic on canvas | 120 x 100 x 2cm People: This artwork is by an Aboriginal artist. What can you say about how the artwork has been painted and what can you see in the artwork that links it to Aboriginal art? 3 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE CHANDLER, Celeste The Surface of Things 5 | 2015 | oil on linen on oval stretcher | 100 x 80 x 2cm What’s the Story? Pretend you are the person in this artwork. What are you thinking? What are you feeling? CLARKE, Andrew The Penultimate Fork | 2015 | oil on canvas | 100 x 150 x 5cm What’s the Story? What do you think is happening in this artwork? Imagine if the characters came to life, what would each of the people in this artwork say next? COOK, Michael MOTHER – Tennis | 2016 | digital photograph inkjet on photo rag | 100 x 140cm People: This artwork is part of a series of artworks under the title of MOTHER. What do you think is missing in this artwork? Additional learning: Find out about Australia’s Stolen Generation and then think about what connection this artwork might have with it. COURTENAY, Gabrielle Looking at the Moon thinking of the Sea | 2016 | pencil, charcoal, conte-crayon, pastel, timber on plywood | 129 x 128 x 5cm What’s the Story? Imagine you have landed on a strange planet and this artwork is the scene you see in front of you. Describe what else you see when you walk around this planet. Additional learning: Explore Surrealist artists and what their work was about. 4 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE FLINT, Prudence Sister | 2015 | oil on linen | 122 x 102cm People: What is unusual about the figures in this artwork? Why do you think the artist created the artwork that way? FRANCIS, Patrick Not titled (after Peter Paul Rubens, The Emperor Charles V) | 2015 | acrylic on paper | 56 x 38cm What’s the Story? This artwork is based on another artwork created hundreds of years ago by a famous artist but it looks very different to the original. Do you like to create paintings about other paintings? Is it copying? Explain why it is or isn’t. HANKS, Rew A Touch of Home | 2015 | linoprint |75 x 111cm Media – Why use that? This artwork is a linoprint, which means it was created by using a cutting tool to cut away pieces of lino from a large block then printed on a printing press. Look very closely at the artwork and look for the small marks made from the cutting tool to create this work. Can you imagine how long it would have taken to create the artwork? How does the artwork look different using this technique rather than if it was a painted? 5 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE HAYWOOD, Charlotte Crowned Cockatrose | 2015 | textiles - army issued wool blankets, silk, urban camo, desert camo, Auscam, shoelaces, cotton, institutional sheets, polar fleece, lycra, steel rod | 140 x 91 x 5cm Media – Why use that? This artwork was created using recycled textiles such as wool blankets, cotton sheets and shoelaces. Explain why you think the artist used these items to create the artwork instead of painting the artwork? HUDSON, Peter Dark Cloud | 2016 | charcoal and mixed media | 122 x 132cm Our World: This artwork has a strong environmental message. What do you think the title ‘Dark Cloud’ suggests about the message in the artwork? McGREGOR, Laith Ebb & Flow | 2016 | pen and pencil on paper (Framed with 4 panels) | 137 x 114 x 3.5cm People: This artwork was created with a pen and includes ideas and thoughts the artist had while creating the artwork. Do you like to doodle? What do you think happens when you are doodling on a piece of paper? Are you surprised by what you draw? MILLS, Jennifer In the echo chamber (11:11) | 2015 | watercolour, gouache, ink, pencil on paper | 82 x 110cm People: Do you like to look at photos of you or family members from the past? What things do you think about when you do this? 6 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE MOORE, Robert Eastern Yellow Robin and Geebung | 2015 | oil and enamel on board | 65 x 65 x 3cm Abstraction – What do I see? Can you see the bird in this artwork? What makes this painting about birds and the landscape different from a photograph of the same topic? MOSTERT, Deb 'We travel a lot so collecting these made sense' Bartailed Godwit Vintage Airline bags | 2015 | watercolour | 78 x 63 x 2cm What’s the Story? This artist is having some fun with the idea of birds collecting things while traveling. Do you like to travel? Have you collected souvenirs from when you travel? Have you ever thought about birds that travel long distances every year? Why do they travel? REYNOLDS, Genevieve Felix Origin| 2015 |oil and acrylic on aluminium composite panel | 100 x 100 x 7.5cm Abstraction – What do I see? Look closely at this artwork, explain what you see and decide what you think it’s about. RILEY, Dasha Dancer in Blue | 2016 | digital photograph | 140 x 74.7 x 0.45cm People: This artist is exploring the things you dream about when you are a child. What do you dream about? Additional activity: Create an artwork about your dreams. 7 SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE 2016 CALOUNDRA REGIONAL GALLERY EDUCATION RESOURCE SCOUFOS, Samuel Portrait of a Greek man and son | 2015 | giclee print | 100 x 80 x 5cm People: Have a close look and describe what’s funny about this photograph? Why do you think the artist did this? SERISIER, Camille Ken Done it #6 | 2014 | giclee print on rag matte paper | 80 x 110cm Our World: This artwork is about the Australian landscape. What things can you see that make it Australian? How is the artwork different to the way the Australian landscape is usually depicted? SHARPE, Wendy Taylors Square | 2014 | oil on canvas |125 x 100cm People: This artwork is about places the artist has visited at night.
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