Treverton College art students have been involved in some contrasting art experiences recently.
This year for the first time, Treverton and Michaelhouse held a combined exhibition to showcase the work of the two schools’ Grade 11 Visual Arts students.
It was a fantastic evening, hosted with great aplomb by Michaelhouse, and enjoyed by all who attended. It was a lovely opportunity to showcase and acknowledge the quality of work by the grade 11s from both schools, which was impressive, showing both skill and insight. It was also a perfect learning experience for the students in preparation for their Matric year, to understand the importance of the exhibition of Art.
Christi Ferreira from Treverton, together with a Michaelhouse student gave short speeches on the importance of Art in our lives. A number of parents and staff attended the exhibition. Seven pupils and three staff members spent a Saturday in Middlerus to paint a container for Middlerus Primary School. NCT Forestry had donated the container, and asked the Visual Arts department at Treverton College to make it bright and colourful for the grade R children.
The transformation of this plain, white container was amazing.
The theme was seasons, so each side was painted accordingly. Treverton artists were joined by some of the children from the primary school who helped with the painting, adding their handprints as autumn leaves! It was a wonderful experience for all.
