Young artists ready for Wyvern Biennale Year 6 boys have finalised their Wyvernbald portraits ahead of the Wyvern Biennale, the showstopping ELC–Year 6 art exhibition. Wyvernbald is a portrait competition similar to the Archibald Prize ‘I am always amazed at the dedication of the boys and the quality shown annually at the Art Gallery of NSW. Year 6 student Hamish of the artworks every year,’ she said. ‘The subject they choose is Walker, who painted Australian racing driver Daniel Ricciardo, said always interesting and varied.’ of the painting process: ‘I think the painting was fun, and using the new oil paint that I hadn’t used before was really good. All the paint The Wyvern Biennale will be open from Monday 17 October to blending and experiments that we did really helped to make my Saturday 22 October at Concordia Gallery. The official opening night painting a success.’ is Wednesday 19 October – doors will open at 6pm, with awards and prizes from 6.15pm. On Saturday morning the exhibition is open Wyvern Visual Arts teacher Ms Meredith Buining is impressed with from 9am to 12am. Please join us to celebrate our artists from the the quality of painting and the variety of subjects portrayed. ELC to Year 6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Service | News Spring 2022 | Wyvern House | 39