The creativity of Ipswich Grammar School’s young artists will take centre stage this month with the launch of Studio 162, the school’s annual art exhibition.
Running from September 10 to 16 in the Teachers’ Common Room, A Block, the exhibition will feature more than 400 works from students across all year levels. Every student enrolled in art at the school will have at least one piece displayed, making it one of the largest showcases of student creativity in the region.
Year 12 students Will Jones, Magnus Dreier, and Fraser Harty are among those leading the charge with their senior artworks, which are also contenders for the prestigious Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Excellence Awards.
For Jones, art has been a lifelong passion. “I’ve been drawing since I was little, but I really started taking it seriously around the age of 12. Lately I’ve been exploring acrylics and cityscapes,” he said.
Dreier has focused his senior work on Ipswich’s fading heritage. “I’ve been photographing old houses around the city. Living in Ipswich, I feel a connection to its history, and I want to capture those homes before they’re gone,” he explained.
Harty, meanwhile, has turned to hyperrealism, experimenting with pastel and acrylic techniques. “I draw inspiration from everyday life and other artists, always looking for new ways to build my style,” he said.
The students credited their art teacher for helping shape their creative journeys. “She’s been a real mentor, guiding us and sharing her experience from working at GOMA,” one student said.
With free entry, Studio 162 offers the community a chance to celebrate the achievements of Ipswich Grammar’s budding artists and to support the next generation of creative talent.
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