The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) said it was delighted with the response it received after calling on young people to show their perspective on the world and current issues through their art.
The Amplify – Through My Eyes participation opportunity provided a chance for young people aged 13-to-18 to submit an artwork based on the themes of their communities, hopes and dreams, or issues that were important to them.
Principal Commissioner at QFCC, Cheryl Vardon said she was pleased with the amount of submissions which came from regional and remote areas as well as metropolitan Queensland.
“Our young people are passionate and talented contributors to our society, and with their depth of wisdom and creativity, we can see that they want their visual artwork to create an impact worldwide,” Ms Vardon said.
“The submissions not only showcased the talents of young people, but also their united front on issues that are important to them such as mental health and wellbeing, the impacts of COVID-19, inclusivity in communities, and the importance of culture.”
Lila, from The Gap, Brisbane was recognised as the overall winner for her artwork highlighting how COVID-19 impacted on social interactions (pictured).
“COVID-19 has brought about change to our lives and future,” Lila said.
“So, I focused on how we were forced to turn from human interaction to loneliness and technology, which often had its disadvantages, including glitches in the system.”
The art submissions are available to view on the QFCC website which can be accessed at this PS News link.
