Creative Generation Jarek 1960

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According to Marcel Proust, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” GOMA’s captivating exhibition Creative Generation achieves this, where viewers enter the space with knowledge and certainty and leave with unanswered questions. This exhibition comprises the artworks of Queensland senior students, displaying a variety of allegorical meanings and media ranging from film to sculptural pieces. Despite the diversity of this exhibition, Creative Generation explores the themes of childhood, home and identity; human experience, religion and beliefs; and environmental and societal commentary through the eyes of Australia’s youth (https://theweekendedition.com.au/events/creative-generation-excellence-awards-in-visual-art/) Through the use of personal experiences and intense psychological analysis, these artists have stripped away the fake shell of ourselves we present to the world, exploring the relationship between the human psyche and reality and ‘…the journeys we take to find ourselves’ ( ). This is highlighted through ‘Missing pieces’ by Catriya Clarke and ‘The past; the city; loneliness’ by Riley Dent. Creative Generation magnifies and deconstructs the concept of identity and personal history. This is …show more content…

This visually stunning animated film tells the story of school student Jimmy, who lives a humdrum life of studying, seen through the sterile white classroom and soft colour palette. One night when studying, Jimmy falls asleep and wakes to the screen saver depicting an infinite array of stars. Inspired, Jimmy looks through his hollow pen, the view creating the illusion of a vast and magnificent solar system. His eyes opened, Jimmy began to view the world in its infinite vigour and vibrancy, taking joy in the little

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