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Culture on Canvas

This term, Year 3 students began a special creative and cultural program with Wiradjuri artist and educator Bianca Caldwell, known to students as Aunty B. A proud Wiradjuri woman from Narromine, Aunty B has been working with schools across NSW since 2017, sharing stories, symbols and traditions through art.

 

A woman and two children paint black stripes on a canvas in a classroom, bringing Culture on Canvas to life. The woman guides the children, who are each holding brushes, as posters and pupils' work decorate the classroom walls.

 

At IGS, Aunty B guided students through the early stages of collaborative canvas works using traditional Aboriginal techniques and contemporary materials. With a focus on connection to Country, colour and storytelling, students explored symbols, line work and dot painting to express their ideas.

This marks the beginning of a rich creative process, with final artworks to be shared soon.

A woman and a child paint black stripes on a large, striped surface inside a classroom as part of the Culture on Canvas project. The woman pours paint from a tube whilst the child uses a brush. Classroom decorations and a green noticeboard are visible.
Close-up of a child’s hands holding a small circular wreath made of straw or raffia, part of a Culture on Canvas craft project. The background is blurred, drawing attention to the creative details and loose strands.
Two children are painting a large surface black with wide brushes for their Culture on Canvas project. Blue and white tape strips accent the surface as they focus intently in a classroom adorned with colourful posters.
A woman sits in front of a group of children, demonstrating how to weave with straw—a vivid lesson in Culture on Canvas. The children watch and hold straw whilst sitting on the floor in a classroom with colourful posters and a TV behind them.
A woman sits at a table, weaving or making crafts with natural materials, as two children watch. Showcasing "Culture on Canvas," she wears a light green shirt and cross necklace, her hair in a bun. A screen and whiteboard are in the background.
Two boys in dark hoodies focus on crafting with bundles of straw-like material indoors, as rays from a bright window illuminate green leaf decorations. Their creativity reflects the spirit of Culture on Canvas.
A young boy in a dark hoodie stands at a blue table, focused on weaving or handling straw-like material—a scene where Culture on Canvas comes alive in a classroom filled with books and colourful artwork.

 

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