Artist : Jade Bortolin

Title : Vulnerability

Medium : Gel pen and pencil on paper

Size : A4

Artist Statement : Covid-19 affects our elderly community the most, the virus poses more of a threat to them due to lower immune systems. They need to be protected.

Artist ：Yining Chen

Title : 4 different types of people in 2020.

Medium : watercolour and colour pen on paper

Size : A4

Artist Statement : 1.Sympathizer (vicarious traumatization) : "We are one." 2. "Leader" : "Not That Bad, totally harmless”. 3. Keyboard warrior : "Since you're so extreme, so what would you do if you were them?" "Well, Don't know." 4. Respected health workers who saving lives.

Artist: Jordan Allen-Foote

Title: Stuck

Medium: Digital

Size: 632 x 1264

Artist Statement: During the Covid-19 lock down students and young people were stuck at home instead of going to school. Most people after a few days started to feel deflated and bored being stuck inside. It also shows that with people being absent from outside has made the air cleaner and a bit more alive.

Artist: Sakchhyam

Title: 'Non-Human News'

Medium: Pen on Paper

Size: A4
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Artist : Ashley Arnold

Title : Donald's Famous Last Words

Medium : Digital

Size : A5

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Artist: Aidan Hennig

Title : joy

Medium: water paint on paper

Size: A1

Artist Statement: this painting shows joy in nature and there is a lot of nature around Canberra that brings people joy

Artist: Montana Borjeson

Title: Lingering Warmth

Medium: clip paint studio/ photoshop

Size: A1

Artist Statement: the joy of being intimate with that special someone has been portrayed though this work. The cool tones of the background subvert the feeling of warmth.

Artist: Daniel Davis

Title: Joy of the Drive

Medium: Water colour, pen, permanent marker

Size: A1

Artist Statement: the joy of driving while also driving away from safety and security of not driving, The increase in darker tones, contrasting from the lighter tones creates a feeling of depth and conveys the message

Artist: Jordan Allen-Foote

Title: Small World

Medium: Digital (Clip Studio)

Size: A1

Artist Statement: This picture is a different perspective of how I see the joy in the world around me. I have drawn my character Samson since he matches the situation that this picture is about. He's meant to be big with the world around him small, this creates a sense of wonder and joy to the new perspective. It's a good way to think about the beauty of nature around us.

Artist: Yining Chen

Title: The Joy Time

Medium: Digital (Procreate)

Size: A1

Artist Statement: I express the joy of 'breaking the bonds' through this work. The characters in the picture are wearing school uniforms and are enjoying her (or their) youth freely.

Artist: Katie Tamsett

Title: 'Overcome'

Medium: Acrylic Paint

Size: A1

Artist Statement: My artwork aims to demonstrate the joy that can be found in a planet and atmosphere free from pollution. This is done by emphasising the flowers overtaking the unnatural smoke stacks by using colour, line and light. It shows that mother nature is more powerful than human expansionism.

Artist: Joanna Chen

Title: Circle

Medium: Lino

Size: 30cm x 30cm

Artist Statement: By portraying the circle of death and rebirth through my lino print, my artwork criticises the existing issue of over exploitation on nature’s resources in our society, and discusses the change that could be done. Its focal point is the frog and the skull, this artwork is deeply inspired by the Ukiyo-e style and Alison Deegan’s printing and carving techniques.

Artist: Paloma Alves

Title: Green Whitenoise

Medium: Digital (Procreate)

Size: A1

Artist Statement: Subverting the negativity found in busy work and street life of ‘productive’ society into an opportunity to channel nature and music for a sense of relaxation and joy. Upon seeing ‘Green Whitenoise’ (2020), I hope audiences reflect on and be inspired to step away from the busy day-today life and reconnect with nature and themselves.

Artist: Alicia Edwards

Title: "The Blissful Part"

Medium: Ink pen and acrylic paint

Size: A1

Artist Statement:My artwork, “The Blissful Part”, aims to convey the emotion of joy through spiritual imagery. Elements of symbolism were used to thoroughly illustrate my chosen message. My artwork explores for people to relate and be introduced to the concept of being in touch with one’s emotions, even the horrible ones.

Artist: Jordyn Erdeljac

Title: Cycle of Life

Medium: Paper Collage

Size: A1

Artist Statement: Through my piece I wanted others to view death through a more positive life as a reflection of their life's accomplishments. I did this by taking inspiration from The Day of the Dead (El Dia De Los Muertos) as this is a Mexican holiday in which those who have passed are celebrated and remembered for their life.

Artist: Ashley Loughton

Title: 'Joy'

Medium: Paper Collage, fineliner

Size: A1 Poster

Artist Statement: This poster aims to show audiences that our world is covered in trash and plastic, especially the oceans. To express this, I have created a collage of trash from food packets for the beach towel and cocktail umbrella papers and a plastic bag for the giant cocktail umbrella. To create a more joyous approach, I have illustrated a Lego man as a symbol of plastic but also playfulness.

Artist Aiden Flaherty

Title: Joyful Peacock

Medium watercolour and coloured pencil

Size: A1

Artist Statement: I painted this artwork to celebrate joy

Artist: Nathaniel Boulton

Title: Soothing Misery

Medium: Acrylic paint and pen

Size: A1

Artist Statement: I wanted this artwork to explore the idea of beauty in imperfection and pain, and how these seemingly negative traits are necessary and important in out lives. "There is no pleasure without pain, no joy without sorrow "

Artist: Anvita Saxena

Title: Delighted Daze

Medium: Watercolours, acrylics and pen

Size: A1

Artist Statement: In this artwork I attempted to explore the concept of joy, and how it can manifest in an individual's life in everyday, mundane situations.

Artist: Jordyn Erdeljac

Title: Common Garden Snail

Medium: Ink on Paper

Size: 30cm x 30cm

Artist Statement:

Common Garden Snail (2020), aims to convey the impact of humans on one of the smallest insignificant creatures and their ecosystems, garden snails.

Artist: Paloma Alves

Title: Croak for Help

Medium:Lino Print

Size: 30x30cm

Artist Statement:

Croak for Help (2020) aims to bring awareness to the critical state of our Green and Golden Bell frog and its importance to ACT aquatic life, through the use of symbolism and contrast to draw attention to the piece and issue.

Artist: Aiden Flaherty

Title: 'Yerrabi Swan'

Medium: Lino Print

Size: 30 x 30 cm

Artist Statement: This artwork of 'Yerrabi Swan' is an important part of the aquatic life of Gungahlin, where the swans feed off the reeds submerged in the water.

Artist: Sakchhyam Srivastava

Title: Peron's Frog On Tree

Medium: Lino Print

Size: 30 x 30

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Artist: Olivia Byass

Title: "Early bird get the worm...But, The late bird get the dart"

Size: 30x30cm

Artist Statement: "Early bird get the worm...But, The late bird get the dart"(2020) is about how the impact of human waste on Australia animals especially the magpie when scavenging around.

Artist: Olivia Byass

Title: Joy is Clementine

Size A1

Artist Statement: joy is clementine(2020) is an artwork about my best friend, clementine. they have inspired me in so many ways and helped me come more out of my shell. this is why i decided to draw them because i feel so much joy when i'm around them.

Artist: Jade Bortolin

Title: Leaf Frog

Size: 30 cm x 30 cm

Artist Statement: This artwork is to bring light to the loss of the Green and Golden Bell frog habitats within the NSW and ACT region.

Artist: Sharron Kan

Title: Solitude

Medium: Digital Art

size: A1

Artist Statement: This artwork aims to convey subverted joy through the use of 2 point perspective, bold colors and blending to create gradation. Personally, joy means happiness and positivity in the things I do/encounter leading to the title, Solitude; as my joy is being in my own world and ignoring my surroundings.

Artist: Yining Chen

Title: Placific Black duck and Water Primrose

Size: 30cm x 30cm

Artist Statement: The subject of this piece is the Pacific black duck and water primrose, which surround a broken egg shell, through which the iconic buildings of Canberra: Telstra Tower, National Carillon, Parliament House - can be seen leaking out of the shell and I included elements of Japan representing water in this piece.

Artist: Katie Tamsett

Title: 'Ducking Reed'

Size: 30 x 30 cm

Artist Statement: My artwork aims to convey the importance of Canberra’s Aquatic Wildlife. I have chosen to use an Australian wood duck to represent the importance of wildlife. The duck symbolises the key role of animals and the importance of caring for the environment to care for them.

Artist: April Beams

Title: Fish on the rocks

Size: 30x30cm

Artist Statement: My artwork aims to raise awareness about the two-spined blackfish here in the ACT. I wanted people to explore the wildlife in their own community and consider their impact on these species.

Artist: Anvita Saxena

Title: Platypus Among the Seaweed

Size 30cm x 30cm

Artist Statement: My print 'Platypus Among the Seaweed' aims to encapsulate the whimsical nature of the platypus through a combination of Aboriginal art and a cartoon-ish style.

Artist: Georgia Brennan

Title: Cygnus Atratus

Size 30cmx30cm

Artist Statement:

My artwork aims to capture the black swans that are indiginous to the act and are native to many of our wetlands. I want people to acknowledge these beautiful animals and reconsider feeding them food not fit for their diet.

Artist: Daniel Davis

Title: Platypus in the reeds

Size: 30 cm x 30 cm

Artist Statement:

The artwork Platypus in the Reeds is designed to spread awareness of the animals living in Canberra and surrounding regions. The platypus is a small amphibious mammal native to Australia. The platypus spends most of its time in the water, but builds burrows at the shoreline. They live in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes connected to rivers. While being a mammal, the platypus lays egg; similar to that of an Echidna. The platypus is adorable and meets all criteria set for the task at hand, which is why this animal was chosen

Artist: Montana Borjeson

Title: Scales of Nature

Size: 30cm x 30cm

Artist Statement: My artwork scales of nature visually conveys the elements of Movement, time and space to highlight the animal and to make the artwork more aesthetic and bold. My artwork was made to highlight the aquatic animal, water skinks, which are quite common animals that live around freshwater bodies.

Artist: Nathaniel Boulton

Title: Frog

Size: 30cm x 30 cm

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Artist: Sharron Kan

Title: Corroboree Frog

Medium: Ink

Artist Statement : My Corroboree Frog print aims to popularise the animal to spread the awareness of it being one of Australia’s most critically endangered species (Corroboree Frog, 2020). This print allows people to learn and explore about the Corroboree Frog. I chose the Corroboree Frog as my print because when I was young, I fell in love when I saw it due to the distinctive bright yellow colour contrasting the black. These bright colours it possesses are poisonous just like any other bright coloured animals and plants (10 Fast Facts about Corroboree Frogs, 2016). Corroboree Frogs are found in marshlands and sclerophyll forests under logs and subalpine bogs of south-eastern NSW and the ACT (Corroboree Frog, 2020)

Artist: Jordan Allen-Foote

Title: Platypus Swim

Size; 30x30cm

Artist Statement: My artwork is of a platypus swimming in a creek. Platypuses are rare to see and can be forgotten. They are such a interesting animal, that is why I chose the platypus. I also really like them.

Artist: Micky Pink

Title: Frog on Lily pad

Size:30 x 30 cm

Artist Statement: Frog on Lily Pad, aims to convey the importance of the aquatic life living in the Canberra Waterways. In my print I have chosen the Striped Marsh Frog to symbolise the species which is commonly found in water way systems around Canberra.

Artist: Alex Kim

Title: Echidna on the way

Size: 30x30cm

Artist Statement: My artwork is Echidna on the way. It is to represent one of the animal that lives around Canberra water way system. Echidna is not often found around but it still can be found around places.

Artist: Harleen Kaur

Title: Dragonfly

Size : 30 x30cm

Artist Statement:

My artwork Dragonfly aims to convey the significance of the aquatic life in Canberra. In my print, Dragonfly, I have chosen the Blue Tailed Damselfly, to portray the importance of the aquatic life in our Canberra water ways, big and small.

Artist: Evelyn McGrouther

Title: Mayfly

Size 30x30cm

Artist Statement: The Mayfly is a common pray species amongst Australian wetlands. Mayfly's spawn as young aquatic invertebrates and evolve to become flying insects that find habitat in wet marsh-y locations. I choose the Mayfly to represent the species of prey in Canberra water ways.

Artist: Luke Wilson

Title: River Snail on Shrooms

Size: 30x30cm

Artist Statement: It's an Australian River Snail, and there's a mushroom, and grass and wind I guess. The River Snail (Notopala sublineata) is native to riverlands in the NSW and VIC areas. They are small and serve virtually no purpose.

Artist: Alex Kim

Title: Bomi

Size: 420x594mm

Artist Statement: It is a portrait of my cat using ink and chinese brush using water colour technique. This artwork is to convey "Joy" and my most joy comes from my cat bomi.

Artist: Ashley Arnold

Title: Achromic Duck

Size: 30cm x 30cm

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