Art Exhibition "Warriors Unmasked" Sheds Light on the Power of Creativity
Dr. Jan Donaldson, Creative Director of The Art Project, reflects on the remarkable journey during the past few months, as the "Art Project - Warriors Unmasked".
“Sharing myself and the art studios at GOTAFE with the incredible participants involved in the ‘Art Project – Warriors Unmasked’, I feel a great sense of excitement as the project journey draws to a close and the exhibition is now right in front of us,” said Dr Jan.
Dr Jan is a Trainer and Assessor Visual Arts and Design at GOTAFE and explains that “exhibitions are a way for artists to communicate with the world.”
“Often, artists display their most complex emotions in their works and there are times when these artworks provide a powerful platform to highlight injustices in our world. Artists often see the world from a new perspective and have a story to tell.”
"Collectively, we have not only produced a body of very powerful, engaging and interesting artworks, but we have shared an incredible journey, with the art studio becoming a place for knowledge, for listening, for understanding, for comfort and compassion."
It has been a pleasure and privilege to have Dr Jan to work alongside all participants in the ‘Art Project’ exploring their creativity.
The Centre Against Violence is grateful for the support of Dr Jan and GOTAFE throughout this whole process.
This project has been led by the remarkable team at the Centre Against Violence, along with the generous support from the Kyamba Foundation, GOTAFE, the Rural City of Wangaratta and the Wangaratta Art Gallery.
The Warriors Unmasked | The Art Project exhibition will be open to the public from 19 August to 24 September in Gallery 2 at Wangaratta Art Gallery.
Join us in celebrating the power of art as a transformative tool, empowering survivors, and sparking conversations about critical issues within our community.
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