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Kaleidoscope of design on display at gallery
A colourful and evocative exhibition of large format prints on paper, canvas and vinyl will open at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Gallery on Thursday 10 June at 6pm.
The exhibition, called Kaleidoscope, will feature works by 50 advanced Design students from USC who have explored the theme of “the changing aspects of technology”.
It will be officially opened by the University Foundation’s Executive Officer Andrew Pentland.
Computer-Based Design academic Dr Debra Livingston said this annual exhibition demonstrated the students’ innovation and creativity.
“Concentrating on digital illustration, the students are encouraged to experiment with photography, painting and drawing skills combined with computer software to produce a dynamic body of art work,” she said.
“This year, students have explored themes in fantasy, human form, metropolis, culture, mechanics, technology or the natural world.”
Dr Livingston said USC’s Bachelor of Design prepared students for a variety of careers, including advertising, graphic design, multimedia design, packaging, publishing, visual communication and web design.
She said exhibitions by Design students at the USC Gallery were always popular with university and high school students who are considering careers in design.
“The exhibition is an opportunity for the University to show the broader community what our students are doing and what is at the forefront of graphic design in Queensland,” she said.
Kaleidoscope will be at the USC Gallery until Saturday 17 July.
The Gallery is located at the University campus on Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. It is open free to the public from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. The Gallery is closed Sundays and public holidays.
— Terry Walsh