An exhibition showcasing some of Melton’s top young creatives has launched at Caroline Springs Gallery.
Ascent 2023 was launched on November 23 and will run until December 18.
Ascent profiles 25 emerging artists at the year 10 level working across drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media and photography.
The annual exhibition provides arts industry experience to young artists and encourages the leap into future studies and career pathways in the arts.
This year’s exhibition includes works from students of five Melton schools – Catholic Regional College, Lakeview Senior College, Melton Christian College, Melton Secondary College and Springside West Secondary College.
Melton Secondary College student Akwak created a portrait of dance and singer Lee Know using pencil and graphic fine liner on paper for the exhibition.
Akwak said she was shocked, honoured and confused to learn her work would be exhibited.
“I didn’t understand why one of my artworks had been chosen but I was so proud of myself and have the motivation to keep creating more,” she said.
Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs student Alyssa’s piece Systematic Oppression explores the issue of global hierarchies and the suppression of women within them through an appropriation of a piece by photographer Tommy Ingburg .
“To be able to showcase my photograph in a community setting means a lot to me as I have hope that young girls and women will view it and be able to reflect on my message. I hope that it will influence them and can bring them confidence for their future,” she said.
