Benalla Art Gallery has opened its doors to Showcase 2022, an annual exhibition celebrating the artistic talents of Benalla and North East Victorian students.
Represented in the exhibition are over 40 works by 21 talented students hailing from Benalla P-12, FCJ College, Euroa Secondary College, and Galen Catholic College, Wangaratta.
Featured in the exhibition are drawings, paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, new media, and graphic design. The exhibition also includes a rotating display of student preparatory support material, such as folios and notebooks, providing visitors with greater insight into the development of works.
The exhibition provides students from across the region the opportunity for artistic recognition in a public art space. Representative of a range of media and topics, this exhibition highlights the creativity and diverse talents of young and emerging artists within our community.
Benalla Art Gallery Director, Eric Nash, said "the exhibition is particularly striking for the sense of raw expression, and also the sophistication of the concepts many of the artists explore."
"Themes range from from architecture and the environment, to travel, dreams, and memory; from notions of family, belonging, gender, identity, and body positivity; to mental health, experiences during the pandemic; and even lessons we can take from history."
"Beyond being a thoroughly enjoyable exhbition owing to the skills of the student artists, it's always an insightful window into the issues that matter most to our young citizens."
Showcase 2022 continues at Benalla Art Gallery until 20 November.
Image: Showcase 2022, Benalla Art Gallery
