By Luke Voogt
Bright coloured paint and canvas portraits stretched across Deakin University’s walls as its creative souls exhibited their work for the year.
Aspiring Lara artist Stephanie Sherwell joined about a dozen students in the XIII Deakin Graduate Show.
“It’s the first time I’ve been able to exhibit anything so I’m really excited,” the 21-year-old said.
“We’ve all been installing over the past three days.”
The exhibition had a bit of “everything”, from photos and sculpture to “huge” portraits, Stephanie said.
“Everyone is so different – that’s what makes it so great.”
Stephanie’s art journey began in year 9 thanks to her Clonard College art teacher “giving me the time of day,” she said.
“I’ve never found myself to be overly creative or talented but there are people along the way who have put time into me and really made me realise my potential.”
Her multimedia exhibit included drawings of family and friends, and Stephanie was excited to reveal her work to the people who inspired it.
“(They) helped me to get where I am and have pushed me to be the best I can be.”
Professor Bill Hay and Geelong artist Steve Singline officially launched XIII on Wednesday evening at Deakin University’s waterfront campus.
The exhibition runs from 10am until 4pm at the Sally Walker Building until 11 October.
