Students have been working hard over the past two years to assemble a selection of resolved artworks for their exhibition. Their selected pieces show evidence of their technical accomplishments and an understanding of the use of materials, ideas and practices to realize their intentions. It also showcases their decision-making processes which underpins the selection of this connected and cohesive body of work for an audience in the form of their curatorial rationale.

During the two-year course of IB Visual Arts, students learned the skills and techniques necessary to produce their own independent artwork in a variety of media. Students then selected at least six artworks to showcase that demonstrate their highest achievements. Working to maintain cohesion, either a survey of a skill set or subject matter, or thematic, students then had to arrange and present their best works. Accompanying each selected piece are further details of title, medium, size and a brief outline of original intentions.

The students were also tasked with writing their curatorial rationales where they specify why each artwork was chosen to be showcased. They also explain their triumphs, challenges, innovations in both their art making and art presenting. They further explain the context in which their artworks were made and presented in order to connect the work with you, the viewer.

On behalf of my IB seniors, I hope you enjoy the show!

Rachel Wall