Sunshine resident Emma Truong enjoyed producing street art and hopes to continue working creatively in the future. Picture: CONTRIBUTED
By NATALIE GALLENTI
A SUNSHINE student recently found out that street art doesn’t necessarily have to ruin city landscapes but can be one of the most rewarding and unique forms of artwork.
Emma Truong, 15, recently took part in the SIGNAL program which offers students across Melbourne the chance to collaborate with professional artists through workshops, performances and programs in a variety of forms.
The St Aloysius College pupil was one of many Year 10 students to take part in the program and said it allowed her to get in touch with her creative side.
“It was a great experience, I would never have a chance to use spray paint in creating art,” the teenager said.
“It really became a hobby for all of us and we’re so proud of the work we put in.”
Senior art teacher Giulia Digiglio said the program provided a creative arts journey for students and enabled them to work with contemporary artist Rachel Joy on a weekly basis.
Ms Digiglio said Joy offered students an overview of local and international street art trends which gave the girls a starting point for the production of their own street art, which was exhibited at the SIGNAL Studio last week, with other works erected on an external wall at the college.
“The program has taken the girls out of the comfort of their regular art room and into an unfamiliar, yet exciting environment,” she said.
“Exhibiting their work in a public space such as SIGNAL, has given our girls an experience they will never forget, the thrill of seeing visitors at the exhibition opening, appreciate their artwork and acknowledge their ability and skill.”
