Artistic Endeavours

We are excited to share that Class of 2023 member Tiffany Zheng's artwork, "In My Head," is currently on display at The Art Gallery of Western Australia—AGWA as part of The West Australian Pulse exhibition. Tiffany was also awarded our P&F Art Excellence Award last year as part of our Year 11 and 12 Art Exhibition. Tiffany's work "In My Head" features two pieces: oil on canvas and clay on wood. She reveals in her artist synopsis that through her artwork, she is "navigating the journey of a Chinese-Australian teenager adapting and growing in confidence within contrasting cultures, showcasing a glimpse of my true self." You can read the full synopsis below.

The West Australian Pulse WA is a yearly showcase celebrating talented young artists. Featuring 60 works by the 2023 Year 12 Visual Arts graduates from 36 schools across WA, it gauges the pulse of young people who will influence, empower, and shape the world we live in. The selected works provide a window into young people’s private, social, and artistic concerns.

The exhibition is currently on show at the AGWA, where you can see Tiffany's work and other amazing student artists. While you're there, make sure you support Tiffany by voting for your favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award. You can also cast your vote here. The student artist whose work receives the most votes will receive $2,500. The school the artist attended will receive an AGWA workshop and tour package. And one lucky voter will win a $100 AGWA Design Store voucher.

Tiffany Zheng - In My Head

Material: oil on canvas, clay on wood

Artist Synopsis:

My artwork reveals the truth behind my reserved personality, challenging perceptions of shyness with insight into my rich inner world. The clay sculpture captures my calm exterior, while the fragmentation symbolises my struggle to assimilate. I employ surrealism to illustrate the duality of my life, with contorting, melting, twisting, and decomposing subject matter reflecting my inner turmoil and desires. The landscape painting portrays the unrestricted freedom I feel within my thoughts, where social fears dissipate. Through my art, I navigate the journey of a Chinese-Australian teenager adapting and growing in confidence within contrasting cultures, showcasing a glimpse of my true self.