Foundation
In this video, students are invited to respond to a painting created by Latje Latje artist, Trevor Turbo Brown (1967-2017). The concept of self-portraiture and the relationship between artist and subject matter can be explored through the artwork in focus, Self-portrait, ‘I am the Dingo Spirit’, 2015. Students are invited to consider their own personal preferences and characteristics as they respond to the eye-catching colours, symbolism and playful artistic style used by Turbo to express his identity and culture.
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The accompanying PDF below offers support for teachers and parents who are empowering young people to actively engage with Brown’s Self-portrait, ‘I am the Dingo Spirit’, explore ideas and establish connections to their own lives and to each other.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of ‘self-portrait’ as an artwork that reflects the artist and their identity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of self, strengths and challenges.
- Identify elements of art, including line, colour and shape, in an artwork.
Links to the Victorian Curriculum
Visual Arts
- Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks (VCAVAR020)
Personal and Social Capability
- Identify their likes and dislikes, needs and wants, abilities and strengths (VCPSCSE002)