ASTA VISUAL ART - TERM II 2014
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| Mail Art by Theresa Easton |
This term we will be working on an international mail art project, focusing on the Centenary of World War I, with our final art pieces being displayed in Europe, locally at Redland Art Gallery and on the online project blog.
Being a mail art project we will be focusing on art that is postcard sized (A6), but this doesn't mean all the art you create has to be this size. I hope you will be making lots of explorations - you could even cut down larger works into postcard sized bites.
You are to investigate methods of making editions of your images.
FOR EXAMPLE:
printmaking
photography
photocopying
stencilling
repeat collage images
This will mean we can keep copies of your works as well as send them off for inclusion in the exhibitions.
We want you to convey your thoughts/opinions/connections/perceptions
on Australia's involvement in World War I by investigating/commenting
on a facet of Australia's involvement in the conflict that resonates for you.
You may have strong views on wars and conflicts you would like to convey.
You may see parallels with other topics.
You may like to highlight family ancestors who were involved in WWI.
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| Mail Art by Manuel Sainz Serrano via WWI Trench & Folk Art |
You may have a special interest you would like to explore.
Here are some jumping off points for your thoughts:
indigenous involvement
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields
age of enlistment
letters & correspondence
women's involvement
racism and ethnic identity
displacement
racism and ethnic identity
displacement
the role/treatment of animals (i.e. horses)
shaping a national identity
The Last Post
The Last Post
effects on everyday life
psychological/physical effects of war
uniforms
Australia's allies & enemies
statistics (i.e. number of wounded/killed etc)
reasons for the conflict
the cost and effects of war
how imperialism shaped Australia's involvement
types of weaponry
type of warfare employed
the formation of Australian legends and traditions
how/why WWI began
attitude to conflict involvement 100 years ago v today
battle strategies
the social issues surrounding enlisting/not enlisting
personal belief v societal expectations
what may have happened if outcomes were different
the hierarchy of allies
the tyranny of distance
homeland threats
the tyranny of distance
homeland threats
Below are some links to sites that might be helpful to your investigations:
(includes personal stories & letters)
(public access through April 2014 only)
You can find more links on the sidebar at the top of the page.
You can find more links on the sidebar at the top of the page.
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