Year 10 artists take first prize at Sculpture on the Shore
On Tuesday, 18 November, 120 Year 10 art students and their art teachers visited the NZ Sculpture on the Shore at Fort Takapuna. Luckily for us, the weather was fine, providing the perfect backdrop to explore New Zealand’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition.
This trip was the culmination of the students’ major unit on “Organic Sculpture.” Inspired by the local archaeology of Maungauika (North Head) and the work of Henry Moore, students spent the term exploring the concepts of form, void, and abstraction.
The highlight of the day was seeing their own hard work installed at a public exhibition. Their individual papier-mâché sculptures were grouped together, creating a striking, unified installation of white organic forms.
We are thrilled to announce that this collaborative installation won First Prize for High Schools! The judges recognised the sophistication, creativity, and cohesive visual impact of the work.
It was a proud moment for the Art Department to see our students’ work standing alongside professional artists. Congratulations to all our Year 10 artists for this outstanding achievement.