ARTEXPRESS Virtual Gallery | 2026 Collection of Work

Joshua Ma

Caringbah High School

One Thousand Cities

Collection of Work

Joshua Ma

Caringbah High School

One Thousand Cities

Collection of Work

What is a city? In our globalised, multicultural epoch, it is a question with a thousand different answers which are all equally valid. The intention of my body of work is to represent the many faces of the beauty of these metropolitan spaces and the diversity of the people who inhabit them.

Gemma McCann

Wenona School

Summer's Anthem

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Gemma McCann

Wenona School

Summer's Anthem

Collection of Work

My body of work examines the cyclical nature of summer through its familiar sights - cicadas, trees and waves - with the intention of demonstrating its continuity and resonance. The drawing of a cicada references the precision of scientific illustration, accentuating intricate form in an isolated subject. The two paintings represent expansive skies, shifting light and the dynamic movement of waves and foliage. Together, the cicada's cadence, the roaring crash of waves and the gentle rustle of leaves make 'summer's anthem'.

Colby Carroll

Penrith Anglican College

This is the Dead Land

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Colby Carroll

Penrith Anglican College

This is the Dead Land

Collection of Work

This is the Dead Land is my response to the horrors of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Inspired by my observations of our ignorance and negligence of the real human suffering that is the consequence of war, my body of work represents the extent of the damage that war inflicts on the body, on the psyche, and on the environment. My intention in combining the familiarity of found objects with the expressiveness of abstract painting was for the audience to have a deep, visceral and emotional response. There is one constant of conflict: war is hell.

Elliana Clarke

Shire Christian School

Ecophilia: Symbiosis on Moreton Island

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Elliana Clarke

Shire Christian School

Ecophilia: Symbiosis on Moreton Island

Collection of Work

Ecophilia: the closeness and positive coexistence between human beings and nature My body of work is inspired by the deep connection I felt with the shipwrecks at Moreton Island. The carefully placed shipwrecks and conservation efforts have allowed a thriving reef and stable ecosystem to develop, demonstrating how harmony with nature is possible. These wrecks show how humans can interact positively with nature, forming an ecophilic relationship in contrast to humanity having its usual detrimental effect. The intention of my work is to represent different perspectives of the wrecks, conveying how they are unified by their undeniable beauty.

Madison Jenkins

Caroline Chisholm College

Main Street, 2790

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Madison Jenkins

Caroline Chisholm College

Main Street, 2790

Collection of Work

Main Street, 2790 examines how the cultural and historical identity of my family's hometown, Lithgow, is maintained through the preservation of its shopfronts, rear lanes and other features of Edwardian architecture. My body of work, a collection of ceramics, drawings and collagraphs, represents the beauty found within the decay and ageing of these architectural facades and textures. My intention in using the varied surfaces and properties of the different media was to convey the patina and charm of the town's heritage. My work investigates how Lithgow's vernacular architectural and industrial past create a unique sense of place.

Ryan Li

Conservatorium High School

The Making of an Honest Self Portrait.

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Ryan Li

Conservatorium High School

The Making of an Honest Self Portrait.

Collection of Work

The Making of an Honest Self-Portrait is dedicated to the deity Fate. My intention in my body of work was to examine the small part which I represent of Fate's universe-encompassing artwork and to convey how every human is meticulously forged by the people, objects and experiences Fate brings into their lives. I encourage the audience to use my work to reflect on how Fate has crafted each of them and to seek the ultimate purpose of their life in playing out Fate's great work.