The work in this exhibition is selected from submissions of the top strand of portfolios (Stage 5) of Year 11 and 12 students from all the schools and colleges throughout the State.

The expansion of skills, the focus of ideas and the development of a strong individual style are qualities that are assessed in the art-marking process. Originality is also important.

The TCE art examiners thought it would be fascinating for the general public and educational for future art students to see one full body of work reflecting 150 hours study throughout the year.

In this particular collection of work by Katherine Goudsouzian the exploration into the medium of photographic montage demonstrates an unusual and captivating study of the interior of an old house. Not only beds, basins and chairs feature, but on closer inspection certain human body parts can be discerned. The result is a lively and yet mysterious insight into how photography can be manipulated in order to compel the viewer to venture closer.

		Katherine GOUDSOUZIAN St Mary's College Piece by Fractured Piece digital inkjet colour photographs