2011 loreto art exhibition - Loreto College

Welcome
It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to the 2011 Loreto
Spring Art Exhibition.
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same
time; it can evoke a kaleidoscope of emotions — fun, peace,
freedom, tension, justice, fear, love — depending on how the
viewer interprets the colours, images and symbols used. Art
affords us the opportunities for self-expression where the artist
can communicate an interpretation or vision of aspects of his
or her world.
At Loreto, creativity is encouraged in our students and the
collection in this year’s Spring Art Exhibition links well with the
focus this year on ‘felicity’ in all Loreto schools in Australia.
This notion of ‘felicity’ is nourished by fun and celebration, by
beauty and creativity, by sensitivity to the natural environment
and by opportunities for self-expression and for reflection — all
of which are present here in our Spring Art collection.
“A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps
me company, comforts and inspires me.” Hedy Lamarr
My hope is that you, too, may find “a friend” in this year’s art
collection, which will give you many years of pleasure and
inspiration.
Rosalie Gleeson
Principal
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