'Cities Connect': Hilary Latta's Cross-Cultural Art Project

Norman admiring his work, Pasay City, Manila, 2011

Certificate III Ceramics student Hilary Latta is undertaking a major community art project between Australia and the Phillipines. Hilary, who is know at  NADC for her high energy, is not only studying ceramics full-time this year, but also employing her art skills  to facilitate an art project  that connects both young and old artists from the two countries.

Hilary has recently returned from a two week residency in the Phillipines, where she worked intensively with children from the local school and orphanage to develop artworks on the theme "My City". The children were encouraged to explore their relationship with their enviromnment, and delved into ideas such as sense of place and belonging.

Hilary has conducted workshops with children in Sydney that explore the same theme, and is also inviting local schools to join in. The work from all the children will be exhibited together at Newtown Mission, 280A King St Newtown, opening on  the 25th of February, 2012.

As well as showing the children's work, Hilary is seeking donations of small artworks on the same theme by adult emerging and established artists. This work will be sold on the night, with all funds raised going to the 'Jesus loves the Little Children Foundation Orphanage' in the Phillipines. If you would like to donate an artwork, call Hilary on 0488 568 251.