Changing Perspectives: Contemporary Landscapes
Term 1 - Term 4
Changing Perspectives: Contemporary Landscapes
Join us for a painting workshop exploring the power of perspective, symbolism, composition, and colour to capture dynamic landscapes. Inspired by William Robinson’s perspective-defying rainforest paintings, and abstract works featured in Beneath the Surface as well as works from the NGA exhibition: A Bigger View and HOTA Collects: Beneath the Surface. This workshop uncovers techniques to create evocative reflections of the world around us.
In this immersive workshop, students will create a series of observational drawings and a bold, expressive painting inspired by a unique perspective. As they explore composition, colour, pattern, and spatial relationships, students will be encouraged to manipulate visual elements and build skills in creative decision-making to deepen their understanding of how artistic choices convey meaning—skills they can carry into future artistic endeavours.
Please Note: This workshop will be open for bookings from the 18 of March 2026.
#School Bookings
#Inquiry
‣ What techniques can be used to simplify complex forms and objects in a way that retains their essence?
‣ What is the role of experimentation in the creative process?
‣ How does the choice of colour, scale, viewpoint and depth impact the mood and atmosphere of an artwork?
‣ What does perspective reveal about the artist’s identity, values or worldview?
‣ How can we, like William Robinson, experiment with scale, proportion and perspective to create dynamic compositions?
Grades: P-12
Medium: Acrylic Paint, Collage
#Links to Curriculum
Visual Arts F-10: Exploring & responding, developing practices and skills, Creating and making, Presenting and performing
Visual Arts 11 & 12 Unit 1: Art as lens, Unit 2: Art as code, Unit 3: Art as knowledge, Unit 4: Art as alternate
Visual Arts in Practice 11 & 12: Unit Option A: Looking Inwards (Self), Unit Option B: Looking Outward (Others)
HASS F-6: History, Geography, Questioning and researching, Interpreting, analysing and evaluating, Communicating
Social & Community Studies 11 & 12: Unit Option F: Arts & Identity
General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability, Literacy
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