The Intensive General English Advanced Class have been studying contemporary art as part of their class. They analysed many different works of art and produced presentations of a favourite piece from the group visit to the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Brisbane. This incorporated new vocabulary including words associated with ‘art-speak’. Following this, the students worked to create a piece of contemporary art to go into the BROWNS gallery. The students chose a mix of photography, painting with mixed media, video art and art installations.

Each student had to write a piece to go alongside their work in the pop-up gallery. The writing had to show why they had produced their work and how it demonstrated a greater idea within society or an expression of emotions. Some were written as the third person while others chose to write directly in the first person. They also wrote a shorter version simplified for children. This was an individual project but students helped each other and worked as a team to aid with ideas and create the final gallery.