Welcome to the ANU School of Art 2011 Graduating Exhibition accompanied by this catalogue -
a record of the 2011 cohort. This exhibition celebrates the work of students completing awards
in our undergraduate programs, from the Diploma of Art to our Bachelor degrees, and Bachelor
degrees with Honours. The work exhibited is the final work that our students have presented
for assessment: it represents the peak of their achievement, and is the result of several years of
disciplined, hard work.
We have a long and proud history as an excellent studio-based art school. Our students
graduate with a major in one of ten studio disciplines: Ceramics, Furniture, Glass, Gold and
Silversmithing, Painting, Photography, Digital Media, Printmedia and Drawing, Sculpture or
Textiles. The ethos of the School is grounded in an emphasis on first developing fundamental
skills in the medium that each student has chosen to work in, refining those skills, and equipping
the students with the conceptual expertise, and knowledge of the contemporary contexts for
their practices, to enable them to make their own distinctive contribution to their discipline. We
are proud of their success and I hope you will enjoy the exhibition.
Particular thanks are due to Anne Brennan Undergraduate Convenor, along with Patsy Payne
who took on Anne’s role in second semester and Patsy Hely, Honours Co-ordinator; along with
all of our academic staff, Workshop Technical Officers, and those behind the scenes that make
it all possible. The School of Art Gallery staff, James Holland, Julie Cuerden-Clifford and Jay
Kochel are principally responsible for the production of the exhibition itself.
Patrons of our Emerging Artists Support Scheme (EASS) and the ANU Foundation for the Visual
Arts continue to support our graduating students as they start their professional careers. We
gratefully acknowledge and thank our many patrons for their dedication and enthusiasm. This
year the EASS scheme has been co-ordinated by Waratah Lahy.
Finally, congratulations to the Graduates of 2011 for their achievements. This exhibition marks
a new beginning for them. The ANU School of Art staff and students wish all the graduates
successful and productive careers and invite them to remain an active part of the ANU through
our national and international Alumni networks.
Gordon Bull
Head, School of Art
Australian National University
December 2011