Two local students will be part of the 2021 ARTEXPRESS exhibition.
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Inverell High School student Jackson Moir's drawing entitled 'Portraits of Three Musicians' will join Warialda High School student Louisa Gilmour print series 'Everything that grows holds a little moment of perfection - I am myself alone' on the show's regional tour.
ARTEXPRESS 2021 features a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2020 - a challenging year - and provides insight into students' creativity and the issues important to them.
The exhibition features 48 artworks selected from 8617 student works submitted for the 2020 HSC, including works by students from government and non-government schools from across the state.
The Warialda High School Art faculty was also named as the winner of the Dobell Art Foundation award for excellence. Louise Gilmour is the fourth graduate of the school to be chosen for ARTEXPRESS.
Louisa Gilmour was also among the finalists to be selected for the HSC performing arts showcase OnStage - a rare and amazing double honour.
She was one of just 11 students undertaking the HSC last year at Warialda High.
Art Gallery of NSW director Dr Michael Brand said the Gallery is proud to present the 37th annual ARTEXPRESS and commends the Class of 2020 for their perseverance.
"I congratulate all 2020 HSC Visual Arts students on the outstanding accomplishment of creating their body of artwork, during one of the most challenging years on record," said Brand.
"Creative pursuits can provide great comfort in difficult times and it is our hope that this year's cohort found solace in their artmaking, as well as a sense of defiance.
"The high standard of work on show is a testament to the tremendous talent and resilience of students and teachers in NSW who adapted to change and overcame challenges - from bushfires to the pandemic - to complete their studies.
"We are delighted to share their work with the thousands of visitors who look forward to this annual exhibition, which has become one of our most popular."
The exceptional bodies of work represent a broad range of approaches across a range of art forms, including painting, drawing, photo-media, sculpture, ceramics, time-based works, documented form, printmaking, textiles and fibre and graphic design.
The show will come to our area later this year at the New England Regional Art Museum 9 Apr - 6 Jun 2021 and Tamworth Regional Gallery 31 Jul - 26 Sep 2021