Elective Art Biennale Excursion

Biennale excursion

On the 5 May 2014, the Elective Art and selected Elective Photography students visited Cockatoo Island to attend the 19th Biennale of Sydney.

The artists in the exhibition worked with the rustic, erstwhile warehouses to create breathtaking pieces. Each piece was tailored to the area and gave the audience a new way to experience art.

Artists like Ross Manning, Ignas Krunglevicius, Mikala Dwyer and Callum Morton displayed their individuality through installation art.

Below are some quotes from students who attended:

“Krunglevicius created such an intriguing installation. He took a police transcript of a murder investigation and turned it into art. He gave interrogation a new name and meaning.”

Dana Price

“The Google GhostTrain at the Biennale was an unexpected train ride. Artist Callum Morton used various sounds and effects from the start till end. His creation takes the audience into a different world where everything feels real.The extraordinary artwork is more than just looking at what’s on the outside and shows how one can feel when experiencing an artwork. This makes people think beyond their expectations and look beyond their imaginations.”

Sucharitha Kothapally

“Cockatoo island was a beautiful place to exhibit equally beautiful artworks.”

Laura Van Eck