A charcoal drawing and two metal sculptures that resemble an octopus and an angler fish.

Sydney Grammar School

Deep Down

Drawing, charcoal, metal

I aimed to create suggestive versions of an angler fish and squid/octopus, by describing the defining features of each respective animal and leaving the rest for the viewers imagination, making for a more engaging piece, mirroring the idea that the deep ocean at this current point in time is imagination for most. My fascination with the ocean, fishing and sea life led me down this path and the mediums of metal and charcoal allowed me to express my ideas in the most effective manner. Welding allowed me to create solid single-piece forms, which captured the smooth and streamline surfaces of the creatures, and by heat treating the metal I was able to attain an iridescent effect to capture the colour changing qualities of the squid. Also, charcoal allowed me to capture the shifts in tone in my drawing, making for a more dramatic piece.

An artistic orange brushstroke design forms abstract shapes on a white background. Overlaid on the design is the word "artexpress" in a sleek, modern black font. The orange brush strokes appear dynamic and free-flowing, with splatters and tapered ends.Simplified waratah flower in deep red colour with the words NSW Government in dark blue stacked underneath.

ARTEXPRESS is a joint partnership between The New South Wales Department of Education and NSW Education Standards Authority in association with Hazelhurst Arts Centre.