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'I fell in love with the art making process at university': Meet VCA graduate Amina Briggs
Amina Briggs is a Boonwurrung Erub artist and recent graduate of the Master of Contemporary Art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Since graduating in 2023, Amina has made considerable waves with her designs featuring on city trams, her paintings adorning Melbourne’s cityscape, and her digital art projects bridging tradition and innovation. We talked with Amina about her study experience, future aspirations, and insights for aspiring artists. Here's what she shared:
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'We need your voice, not the voice you think the world needs': Meet VCA grad Amy Sole
Amy Sole is a Wiradjuri and Worimi theatre maker and graduate of the Master of Theatre (Writing) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Since graduating in 2020, Amy has quickly made their mark on the Australian theatre scene, with a portfolio that includes collaborations with some of the industry's most respected names, national tours, and a significant appointment as Creative Associate at Illbijeri Theatre Company.We talked with Amy about their creative practice, experience at the VCA, and advice for emerging playwrights. This is what they shared:
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VCA graduate Maki Morita on the power of community, creativity and theatre
Meet Maki Morita: a writer, performance-maker, and graduate of the Master of Theatre (Writing) program at the VCA. Hear from Maki as they share insights on their craft, valuable lessons learned at the VCA, and why sustaining a creative practice you love is worth it.
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‘There’s always an opportunity somewhere’: Meet VCA alum Jacob Boehme
Meet Jacob Boehme, a Narangga and Kaurna man and graduate of the Master of Writing for Performance program at the Victorian College of the Arts. As founding Creative Director of the Yirramboi Festival, Jacob has dedicated his career to celebrating First Nations artists and stories. Here, he provides insights into his practice and upcoming projects.
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When you sit down to build a sandcastle, take a look around you: the beach is already sculpting
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The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is proud to present ‘The Magic Flute’
This December sees students from the Master of Music (Opera Performance), Bachelor of Music (Voice), Master of Production Design (Stage), and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music orchestra bring to life a modern retelling of Mozart’s classic opera, Die Zauberflöte ‘The Magic Flute’.
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VCA graduates showcase short films on MIFF Play
The next generation of Australian filmmakers will showcase their graduating works from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) from 1 to 15 December.
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‘Your first set of instincts are usually the best ones’: Meet VCA graduating artist Zane Edwards
Meet Zane Edwards, a graduating Honours student at the VCA whose latest series of portraits explore themes of vulnerability, distrust, and desire. In this captivating body of work, Zane takes on the roles of both artist and subject, creating an interplay between the camera lens and their own identity. We spoke with Zane ahead of debuting this series at the 2023 VCA Art Grad Show.
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VCA graduating artist Yixuan Zhao explores the depths of beauty in new paintings
Master of Contemporary Art student Yixuan Zhao deeply appreciates classical painting. In her latest project, Yixuan merges classical Rococo imagery with innovative painting techniques to explore themes of beauty, vanity, and the sublime. We spoke with Yixuan before the premiere of these paintings at the 2023 VCA Art Grad Show.
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VCA graduating artist Naimo Omar is using art as a vehicle for change
Meet Naimo Omar, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) student in the Drawing and Printmaking department. Naimo’s work, deeply influenced by her Muslim and Somali heritage, challenges the boundaries of public and private spaces, and addresses the experiences of marginalised communities. We sat down with Naimo as she prepares to unveil a new video installation at the 2023 VCA Art Grad Show.
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‘A world without art would be a soulless one’: Meet VCA graduating artist Grace Murphy
Grace Murphy is days away from exhibiting new work at the 2023 VCA Art Grad Show. Her latest paintings, inspired by the complex relationships between humans and animals, are brough to life through vividly rendered depictions of animals in unconventional settings. Grace spoke with us as she was putting the finishing touches on her Grad Show presentation. This is what she had to share:
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VCA graduating artist Demi Kromidellis on exploring cultural heritage through photography
Demi Kromidellis is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) student employing photography to explore themes of identity, belonging, and her enduring connection to Greek culture. Her latest photographic series will debut at the 2023 VCA Art Grad Show and invites viewers on a visual journey connecting the past, present, and future. We spoke with Demi about her practice and plans for the future.
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'The biggest challenge I have is trusting the process … A resolution will emerge': Meet Astrid Mulder, alum of Graduate Certificate in Visual Art and Master of Contemporary Art
Across performance, photography and video, VCA graduate Astrid Mulder creates work that plays with choreography, colour and form and questions how we communicate and navigate the world. She spoke to us about her experience in the Graduate Certificate in Visual Art.
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Meet VCA student Ellie Carroll
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If you're looking for inspiration, go out and find it: Inside Lloyd Newson's workshops at the VCA
The VCA recently welcomed renowned choreographer Lloyd Newson to campus for a series of workshops with Dance and Theatre students. These sessions saw students work across disciplines and learn from one of the world's most significant dance artists.
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Me and my mentor: Britt Salt and Hannah Gartside
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Me and my mentor: Marion Harper and Vera Möller
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Student Q&Arts: Delphine Byrne
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The Majlis Travelling Fellowship: Supporting the next generation of artists
The future of art is on display in the Majlis Travelling Fellowship Exhibition at the Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery from 4-20 August.
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David Arden on sharing his song lines and latest project ‘MEERTA’
In the world of music, careers are often born from chance encounters. For Kokatha/Gunditjmara song man David Arden, it was a single album gifted to him in high school that helped set his musical journey in motion. In this article, David shares his experience of working with students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music on his project 'Meerta - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden' supported by the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development.