shine 2019

North Metro TAFE’s Creative Industries best recent graduates exhibition celebrating diverse concept-driven work from Perth’s bright future creatives.

10 - 24 AprilGallery Central

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Polina Alexandrovna - Fashion & Textile DesignEngulf The exhaustion of nat-ural resources, air pol-lution and deforesta-tion caused by mass production are some of the biggest global threats for our planet … My collection explores solutions based on the proposal of the third industrial revolution - a movement towards a sharing society, where sellers and buyers are replaced by providers and users, consumer-ism is upended by sus-tainability, and quality

of life indicators become more important than GDP. Using a mixture of synthetic and up-cycled materials, I’m re-searching a way this change can happen in fashion - replac-ing the world engulfed by mass production with humanity engulfed by the world.TAFE was the first time ever I had sat at a sewing machine and cut fabric. I had to learn all these new skills from scratch as well as discover my own creativity and drive. I’m extremely grateful for the lecturers.@polinaalexandrovnadesignspolina-alexandrovna.wixsite.com/portfolio

F e l i c e A n d e r s o n - V i s u a l A r t I utilise appropriation extensively, re-contextualising content from online and analogue sources and in doing so chang-ing the way this content is read and understood. My work can take many forms such as video, installation and print. Pink Image 1-3 is a series of ambiguous prints that draw on the visual language of abstraction. The con-tent consists of found blurred areas of censor-ship applied to babies in ‘birth vlog’ videos uploaded to YouTube. I unsettle the distinction between public and private and question notions of ownership. I have a Bachelor of Science from UWA and am now completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Curtin University.

K e l l y B r y d s o n - P h o t o g r a p h yA Perth based domestic photographer, Kelly primarily pho-tographs newborns and families. She enjoys working with families and their loved ones to create meaningful docu-mentation of their lives. This particular body of work ex-plores themes based on her past experiences after suffering

the loss of her fiancé and the father of her two boys. This conceptual series is an expression of the emotional impact surrounding the loss of an integral member of the family. “I learnt so much about photography at TAFE. I am very grateful to have been taught by very skilled, creative lecturers who supported us & gave us so many great opportunities.”

M i c h a e l C r a u s e - G r a p h i c D e s i g nI have always had this edgy design style, but only in the last 3 years have I perfected it thanks to studying at NMTAFE. The wonderful lecturers pushed me. I can’t thank TAFE and everyone involved enough, these have been the most won-derful years of my life, I wish they would never end, it has changed my life.I love designing vibrant, edgy, in your face surf/skate art. I also use traditional mediums such as graphite, watercolour, acrylic paint and more. My current focus is paint-ing surfboards, skate-boards, canvas, murals and digital design. 2018 was an amazing year for me, graduating, winning the Beaumont award for best, most unique and cool designs/illustrations and a Scholarship by the Rotary Club of Scarbor-ough for overcoming and pushing through some major hardships and obstacles to complete my studies. Octic93.com

L i s a C u d m o r e - Fa s h i o n & Te x t i l e D e s i g nConquerorThis collection is about the depiction of women in horror films, and their progression from meek victims to embold-ened heroines. I employed some non-traditional methods of textile and garment constructions, using silk strips to mimic the idea of fur in my werewolf inspired look, and using devoré to mimic bandages for my mummy inspired look.Being able to create the textiles in my garments was the most important part of my course. I was given the oppor-tunity to explore different ways to manipulate and create fabric. This had an impact on how I created my garments, as the fabric can dictate how a garment turns out. I cannot

explain how wonderful it is to be able to create something from textile through to finished garment.I have made some won-derful friends, and been given the opportunity to gain employment in my chosen profes-sion, recently securing employment at Potter & Co, as well as being awarded the 2018 Varga Girl Award, to display my collection in store. @la_cudmore lacudmore.wixsite.com/portfolio

C l i v e C u l l e n - 3 D P r o d u c t D e s i g nInspired by my childhood fascination with dinosaurs, and the arrival of my own little monster, Dino is a concept toy T-Rex, designed by breaking anatomy down into basic geo-metric parts.After multiple design iterations were hand sketched, a pro-totype was modelled in SolidWorks and 3D printed in PLA plastic. Lengths of elastic shockcord tied under tension, and wooden dowels were used to manually con-nect the body parts.These rounded and symmetrical body parts could also be turned on a wood lathe. To pro-duce a wooden appear-ance a second proto-type was 3D printed, and the surface rough sanded and etched with a metal file, then painted with ‘Raw Sien-na’ oil paint.

B l a k e D o w n e s - P h o t o g r a p h yThe story behind the image is based off me shooting my younger brothers football season for a TAFE assessment. After shooting action shots of these Balladura Australian

Rules players throughout the 2018 season, I felt that having multiple portraits that form a group photo had an authentic approach on how this football team is united, with unique people & skills that create such a practical family of athletes.

S i m o n H a e s e r - 3 D P r o d u c t D e s i g n Combining many of my passions, design allows me to ex-plore the dialogue and co-existence between product and person. I gain personal satisfaction from each step of the creative process and the challenge of turning concepts into beautifully manufactured pieces. My goal is to do justice to the materials and show the synergy between inspiration and function. I strive to create designs that are aesthetically pleasing whilst comfortable to use.CHAPS rings are aimed towards men interested in wearing quality jewellery that is subtle and unique. 80Miles glasses represent the contrasting environment of remote Australian beaches, with their wide, bright blue skies by day and the pitch black of night.

The Oceania couch is inspired by the Australian coastal landscape with clean lines and flowing curves. DLX10 is a minimalistic floor lamp, designed with a neutral colour palette for timeless appeal – sleek & ambient.

C h l o e H e n d e r s o n - V i s u a l A r tI graduated year 12 in 2016. I thought the best thing I could do was learn more about the things I enjoyed - Visual Art. I was a very shy person and I found the TAFE atmosphere not too overwhelming, and everyone was really nice.The lecturers were fantastic and they helped me to develop my practical skills and introduced me to many new things, like printmaking, art history and conceptual art, plus I met so many practicing artists, many of whom also started out at TAFE. The people I met at North Metro are people I hope to stay in contact with in the future! I am doing the Bache-lor of Contemporary Arts at ECU now.My fascination with the moon and plan-ets has a lot to do with storybook and fantasy worlds. Plan-ets to me represent the grey area

between fact and fiction.I find it interesting that the moon can be a real place yet still serve as a foundation for stories to build upon. It’s recognised in so many different ways around the world, I think it’s amazing that one moon can hold so much cultural and imaginative significance.

W i l l i a m K i t e l y - V i s u a l A r t

Having worked as a youth engagement facilitator and skate-boarder, Kitely spent many years doing FIFO work in rural Australian communities. His works examine masculine bra-vado as he attempts to find his place in the hyper-masculine subculture. This installation utilizes ready-made skateboards from his collection as a device to reveal his own acts of mas-culine bravado. The breaks, abrasions and marks left on the remanence of skateboard parts each represent a different act of bravado made by the artist. Kitely is now completing a BA at Curtin and is one of three WA graduates showing in Hatched at PICA in May.vimeo.com/williamkitely

Trav is Lakey - Fash ion Products & MarketsPrelovedTravis Lakey is an emerg-ing designer noticed for his more avant-garde ideas that communicate his desire for thought-pro-voking and bold fashion. Although seem-ingly unrelated his garments all tell a story of his past and his dreams for the future of fashion. Grabbing influences from contemporary Japanese fashion and his American heritage, he attempts to blend the two whilst pointing out the flaws in each. He strives to use an unconventional colour palette along with bold use of print to defy conventional themes. From his childhood love of Hawaiian shirts to a more fragile part of his adulthood, each garment comes with a deeper back story expressing his rose-colored past & fashion’s influence over his life.

L i a m L a r g u e - 3 D P r o d u c t D e s i g nMy TAFE experience brought out a creative part of myself that I didn’t know was there. It was great thinking up a de-sign and being able to create the object. Before TAFE I com-pleted a Cert IV in Dimensional Design at high school and finished with the highest marks in the class. With the clock, I designed it to be mass produced, with a range of coloured parts which consumers could pick and choose from.I wanted to use lots of curves and arcs in my work, I believe they make objects look more playful and aesthetic. I take much inspiration from nature, such as plants & flora &water.

J a m e s N o l a n - 3 D P r o d u c t D e s i g nThe fascination of detail and design has evolved into an increasing passion within me, from taking a raw concept through the creative process through to the final product. My designs are sleek and minimal, with an almost obses-sive drive for quality and functionality. The most important aspect of any piece I create, is my hands-on involvement as the craftsman in the entire process. The soundwave speaker was designed to build my knowl-edge of injection moulding and detailed refinement to find the best shape for acoustics. Some of my other projects have a modern contemporary style with a large use of tim-bers and fine details.

I plan to continue studying design at ECU to finish with a Bachelor of Design majoring in Environmental and Spatial Design. I am currently working on a project for the Mund-aring Arts Centre, with established artist Phil Gamblen to create a combined work piece that focuses on the impor-tance of recycling.@James_Nolan_Design

D a n i e l P a l m a n - 3 D P r o d u c t D e s i g nFor inspiration I look around Western Australia from the small to the big and incorporate it in my work. I try to experiment with materials and I love to utilise new materials and techniques such as those for 3D printing. My light, The Cloud, was shortlisted for showing in Vivid Design in 2018 in Melbourne.In 2019 I hope to continue studies with a Bachelor of Design majoring in environmental and spatial design at Edith Cow-an University.

A n d r e w R e i d - G r a p h i c D e s i g nAfter an 8 year career as a diesel mechanic in outback WA, Andrew traded spanners and red dirt for a mouse and key-board. He is a strategic thinker who enjoys the who, what, and why of graphic design. An AWARD school graduate, An-drew also graduated with the AGDA “best in show” award.During TAFE Andrew co-ran Overtime Design, a sign-painting and mural design/painting business. You would have seen

work by the team at Panama Social Club, Falls Festival, the Royal Show, Otherside Brewing Co., restaurants, bars and events around Perth. Also during his studies, Andrew developed and honed his spe-cialist areas of branding, typogra-phy and editorial

design through internships at Chil3 and Studio Papa and is currently working at TwofromTwo.In 2019, Andrew co-founded Higher Studio - a design and art house specialising in space activation, branding and art direction, a mechanism to fully realise the skills developed and interests identified at TAFE.

C h a r l o t t e R a e B e n n e t t - I n t e r i o r D e s i g nMy interest and appreciation for natural and sustainable materials is demonstrated through many of my projects, using a range of high quality, natural and on trend products and materials. I provide creative design solutions while aim-ing to stay true to my values as a designer. I put emphasis on the materials I choose to create spaces that feel warm, inviting and experiential.

TAFE was a great experience for me where I found an appreciation for quality materials and finishes and a love for good design. My dream is to work for a company that challenges me, ide-ally with a focus on sustainability. Meanwhile, I am putting my skills in to practice in the planning/building of my own home.

L a u r e n S h i e l d s - G r a p h i c D e s i g nI’m excited to be involved in a creative industry after a big career move from the Defence Force. I am passionate about developing carefully considered design strategies to clearly communicate client messages and place a strong focus on typographical layout and hierarchy. I love using interesting colour themes and am happiest when combining my illustrative or hand-lettering talents into my design solutions. I loved studying Graphic Design at NMTAFE, and was so im-pressed by the calibre of the instructors and their genuine passion for the success of their students. I was chuffed to win the 2018 Travis Walker Memorial Award and be accept-ed into the International Society of Typographic Designers.lauren-shields.com @laurenshieldsdesign

D a n i e l a T o r q u e t e - G r a p h i c D e s i g nAs a designer, I stand for possibilities, I stand for good communication, and for giving voice to a client’s story, brand, and idea. I appreciate fearless design and I am not afraid to explore a client’s idea, helping to take that to the next level. My focus goes far beyond a design that looks great, my purpose is also to create a piece of work with meaning, no matter what the brief.

I am now interning and freelancing. Daniela was awarded the honour of ‘Lead Graphic Design-er” for the NMTAFE 2018 Art & Design catalogue which she executed with world class skill and mastery. “Having to design different spreads that meet the needs of graduating students to expose their work both horizontally & vertically became a lovely challenge.”

D a v e W a l t e r s - P h o t o g r a p h yDon’t Tell Me How To FeelI have been completely immersed in the photographic indus-try during the past few years. Named Student of the Year in 2017, I have been awarded at both State (AIPP WAEPPA Gold with Distinction Print Award 2018) and National levels (2 x AIPP APPA National Silver Print Awards 2018). These still images represent a larger body of work, a personal project that explores themes of social anxiety, identity and sense of self through conceptual photographs comprising a series of 24 still images (5 of which on display) and further cross media components which come together to produce a short film presentation.

davewaltersphotography.com.au @CamFeels_Creative.

A m e l i a W e l l s - I n t e r i o r D e s i g n“Take a risk. Don’t always play it safe. Great things never come from comfort zones”. I keep this in mind whenever I am designing a space. It is a philosophy that has resonated throughout my life. It is a reminder to be bold, authentic and impactful. Throughout my studies at NMTAFE, I have gained a comprehensive list of skills, with a great balance between the technical and creative. This has equipped me with a well-rounded skills-set ranging from conceptual drawings to documentation, 3D modelling to presentations.I welcome the challenge of creating something completely unique and innovative, that pushes the boundaries. It is all about evoking emotion and creating an experience the minute you walk into one of my spaces. Good design is not only about meeting the brief for function and form but also boldly creative, carefully considered and meticulously exe-

cuted. Through my designs, I aim to enhance the experience of what it means to live well.

V e r o n i c a W i s n i e w s k i F a s h i o n P r o d u c t s & M a r k e t sBad HabitsThe Wisniewski brand embodies luxury, so-phistication and femi-ninity with a rebellious streak. Silhouettes are bold yet tailored, concentrating on elegant finishes and meticulous construction assuring utmost luxury to the wearer. Design elements embrace a refined sensibility to a dark colour palette and high-end quality fabri-cations.The brand’s capability to direct a diverse range of fashion products and services inclusive of project manage-ment, creative styling and event production, is reflective of the brand’s signature and our aspiration to embrace a global sense of products and markets.“Previously I held various engineering and project manage-ment positions. Combining a practical/logical way of think-ing with the creative freedom that TAFE offers, has equipped me with a unique set of skills and experiences.”instagram.com/v__wisniewski/

A d v a n c e d D i p l o m a o f S c r e e n & M e d i a ( D i g i t a l C i n e m a ) 6 short films from the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media class of 2018. Their films, with a range of subject matter, are the result of many long hours in pre-production, shooting & locked away in the dark confines of the editing & sound suites. Hopefully the results speak eloquently of their ambitions and aspirations as a talented group of emerging filmmakers ready to make their mark on Australian film and television.Rylee Bannan, Scott Bell, Eric K. Chiavo, Alicia Fahnesa,Raphael Gould, Cameron Hill, Ain Khan, Shane Mitchell, Meghan Offe, Loralyn Plummer

D i p l o m a o f S c r e e n & M e d i a ( A n i m a t i o n a n d G a m e s D e s i g n ) Digital Art, in all its forms, is a passion for these grads. They have stretched their imaginations & developed their technical skills. The work is challenging but the results are inspiring. Their work has been recognised by industry with Gold, Silver & Bronze medals at the “Game Design & Devel-opment Competition” hosted by Worldskills Australia, plus employment opps at West TV studios, Blank Canvas Visuals, Northern Pictures, Channel 7 & 9, First Light, Siamese, Black Lab Games and Stirfire studios.