K–2 artists take Young Archies by storm The Archibald Prize is a momentous portrait event in the art world, and in recent years, the Young Archies has become an important part of this annual prize. This year, all boys from K–2 submitted a portrait of someone who The Wyvern finalists’ works are pictured. All Wyvern entrants will is special to them. As part of their art lessons in Term 1, the boys receive a certificate from the AGNSW for their entry, with the finalists learnt about portraiture, including different artists’ impressions of getting a special letter marking their achievement. portraiture and the value of observational skills mixed with our own imaginations and feelings. The boys’ portraits are not photographic- Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, Young Archie 2021 and 2022 judge, like representations; they are their personal expressions of a person said: ‘Judging the Young Archies is a huge joy and privilege! My dear to them. favourite childhood memories are all to do with learning about and making art. Connecting with the creativity and uniqueness of Every boy created a piece of which they can be proud. We were minds of young people all over the country who are processing the so excited to discover that 16 of our K–2 Wyvern students were challenges and sensitivities of our world is hopeful and uplifting.’ shortlisted for Young Archies 2022 exhibition at the AGNSW. This is a great accomplishment, given that this year the AGNSW received Ms Jacqueline Bolt the largest number of entries to date – over 2,400 nationwide. Art Teacher ELC–6 1 Archie Foustanis (2P) – ‘Enjoying in the Sun’ 2 Ethan Li (KW) – ‘Austin and I’ 3 Elie Nehme (2M) – ‘My Friend Zayn’ 4 Hassan Karnib (1B) – ‘My Cousin Aiden’ 5 Jackson Sully (1M) – ‘My Friend Magnus Plays with Me’ 6 Kerry Zhang (KW) – ‘Self-portrait’ 7 Luke Feng (2P) – ‘The Amazing Thing About Frogs’ 8 Lex Higgins (2P) – ‘My Mum ’ 9 Myles Dunstan (KW) – ‘Cousin Evie’ 10 Magnus Spada (1M) – ‘My Friend Jackson’ 11 Oliver Wright (2P) – ‘My Mum on a Lovely Sunny Day’ 12 Sebastian Palmiotto (2P) – ‘Myself’ 13 Zion Lee (KB) – ‘Mum and Dad, I Made them a Suitcase Handle on My Picture so I can Carry them with Me’ 14 Zack Cosmidis (1M) – ‘My New Friend Roman’ 15 Xavier Williams (KW) – ‘My Grandad’ Christian Ziri (1M) – ‘Jay My Brother’. Service | News Spring 2022 | Wyvern House | 41