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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 brought 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.
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The Paul Selzer Exhibition finds power in lifting the stone
In a world where art often reflects on convergent themes, the 2023 Paul Selzer Exhibition and Prize - now on display at the Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery – stands as a testament to the power of diversity and individual perspectives.
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Meet Mr Vic NAIDOC 2023
Wamba Wamba and Ngarrindjeri playwright, Brodie Murray, was awarded the title of Mr Vic NAIDOC 2023 at the recent Victorian NAIDOC Awards.
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Rising stars: The VCA50 Creative Development Grants illuminate the path for emerging artists
In the shadow of a global pandemic, emerging artists face new challenges. Now, more than ever, they need our support to carve their paths into the industry and make meaningful changes in the world.In recognition of this call, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural VCA50 Creative Development Grants.An initiative of the VCA Foundation Board, and launched in celebration of the VCA’s 50th anniversary, these grants give early-career alumni a much-needed boost in developing new projects to help launch their careers in the creative industries.
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The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music celebrates the success of alumni and staff at the 40th Annual Green Room Awards
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music would like to extend our warmest congratulations to alumni and staff who were recognised at the 40th Annual Green Room Awards.
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Amina Briggs' Art Tram envisions a better future for First Nations people
Boonwurrung/Erub artist Amina Briggs is one of six First Nations artists chosen to create unique designs for the latest Art Trams initiative as part of the widely celebrated RISING festival.
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Artist Georgia Banks on falling in love with AI and immortalising herself in the cloud
Can you really die in the digital age? It's a question that plagues performance artist Georgia Banks. Not only is this question a recurring theme in her work, but it's also a concept she lives by.
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New subject teaching students to hone comedy craft is no joke
By Sarah HallRecent headlines have reflected the role comedy plays in speaking truth to power. Chinese social media platforms recently suspended accounts belonging to comedian Nigel Ng, who performs as Uncle Roger, after he poked fun at China's authoritarian government in a stand-up show. In the same week, a joke imitating Chinese President Xi Jinping, made by comic Mr Li, led to his employer being fined three million dollars.
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'Gowidja (After)': Moorina Bonini's vision of an Indigenous future
Moorina Bonini is a Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri, and Wiradjuri artist whose practice is deeply informed by her Aboriginal and Italian ancestry.
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The Grief Trilogy: VCA alum Liv Satchell's plays explore connection in the face of loss
Liv Satchell is a writer, theatre-maker, dramaturg and facilitator who graduated from the VCA in 2016. Building on the work she created for her Master of Directing for Performance seven years ago, she’s about to present The Grief Trilogy to Melbourne audiences at La Mama Theatre in March. We spoke to her about her work, its inspiration, and how she hopes it will enrich those who experience it.
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PhD student Meta Cohen plays at the intersection of queerness, theatricality and sound
Meta Cohen (they/them/she/her) is a composer, sound designer and dramaturg with work spanning music, theatre and interdisciplinary art. Meta’s music has been commissioned by ensembles such as the Sydney Children’s Choir, Luminescence Chamber Singers and Mosaic Voices, and performed in diverse venues ranging from London Synagogues to the Sydney Opera House.After completing a Master of Dramaturgy at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, they commenced a PhD in theatre.We spoke to Meta about their creative practice, 'interdisciplinarity', queerness and some exciting current projects.