Five artworks to see at Bunbury Regional Art Gallery's Iluka Visions exhibition
The Iluka Visions exhibition at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is showcasing works by secondary students in Western Australia, serving as a professional launchpad for young artists. The exhibition features a variety of media, including life-sized sculptures and intricate doll-making.
Why it matters
Regional art exhibitions play a vital role in fostering local talent and providing young artists with professional exposure and career development opportunities.
Emmasyn Dillon (right) won the Iluka Vision's top award for their mixed media sculpture. ( Supplied: Abby Murray )
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This month, secondary students in Western Australia's south-west region have had their chance to show their work in a professional setting, through a beloved community exhibition that has been running for 35 years.
Artist and arts educator Charlotte White, who was a judge at this year's Iluka Visions at Bunbury Regional Gallery, said it was an important launch pad for arts student careers.
Here are five artworks she says you should see at the exhibition:
Emmasyn Dillon's work won the Year 11 and 12 Best Overall Artwork at Iluka Visions. ( Supplied: Ashliegh Hodges )
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