Renowned artist Sam Mitchell returned to MAGS this term, this time working with students using paint on ceramics.
Ms Mitchell, who won the prestigious Wallace Art Award in 2010 and was an artist-in-residence at MAGS last year, spent time in Year 9 and 10 girls’ Art classes, and with Year 11 Painting students. She showed her work, gave advice, and supported the students in painting ceramic tiles ready for firing in the school kiln.
Head of Visual Art Mr Bryn Corkery said selected pieces would be exhibited at the MAGS Fine Art Show from 18-20 August, and also displayed as part of a community art installation on Owairaka Mt Albert to mark Matariki.
“It was great to have such a successful New Zealand artist interact with students, while displaying the use of alternative paint media,” said Mr Corkery.