Jennifer Pittorino
On Wednesday, May 10, 16 students in the Stepping Forward to Independence (STFI) program at Laverton Community Education Centre will debut their immersive art exhibition.
The students worked in partnership with the Skunk Control- a creative studio in Melbourne’s West, to create ‘Light Ability’.
Nick Athanasious, director of Skunk Control, has been working with the students since October.
‘Light Ability’ is a light-based exhibition that explores light, colour and how nature (as demonstrated through flora and fauna) utilises and interacts with light to create colour and spectacle.
Skunk Control creates ephemeral and permanent creative works, while participating in a range of outreach programs in education and science.
Mr Athanasious said this exhibition was specifically designed as a means to get across what light is.
“Students could learn what light is through introducing hands-on activities , and then introduce light in the art pieces themselves,” he said.
“The inspiration behind the installation is based on nature. We find many people believe colour is seen only through pigmentation, but it can be created through light,” he said.
The installation was made with materials that are inspired and mimic nature producing colour in a way that symbolises nature.
LCEC manager Bill Daly sid the installation has been made possible through a ‘Make it Happen Recovery and Reconnection Grant’ funded by Hobsons Bay Council.
“It’s been really engrossing, the students have loved it, and we are extremely happy to have received the grant so that we could engage with Nick through the arts and culture people at council,” he said
Light Ability will be held at Wood Street Art Space in Laverton throughout May and June.
