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Issue 52 – February 2015 – QUEEN MARGARET CALLING
Behind the Lens
G
race’s mini-series was part of her NCEA Year 13
Photography portfolio board.
“I explored the theme of identity through the idea
of quirky, commercial school/family photographs and have
experimented with different techniques like layers, collage and
framing,” Grace says.
She explains school photos and family portraits are what people
identify individuals with.
“This ‘forced’ setting
is the image that ‘defines’
us; from others.”
She also explored
the fading and hiding
of identity; how people
change or hide behind
certain things to create
a façade for how society
views them.
Grace says many
artists, both national and
international,
inspired
her photography.
“Art inspires me as
it is an alternative to
Grace Carden-Horton entered the Canon
Eyecon Photography Competition last year
and placed second, earning herself a highly
commended for her entry.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
S
hakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) organised
the performance working alongside Queen Margaret College
and other Wellington Schools for its inaugural Primarily
Playing with Shakespeare programme, with each school tackling
their own scene/s.
Queen Margaret College students Tallulah Nemet-
Sargent took on the role of Pyramus, Sophia Hartley
was Flute as Thisbe, Hannah Leitch was Peter Quince,
Jemima Evans was Snout and Elizabeth Toovey was
Snug.
The Year 7 and 8 students put their own twist on
the famous play setting it in modern day Wellington.
They say the most challenging aspect of the
performance was learning the lines and grappling
with the Shakespearean language.
Tallulah admits performing Shakespeare was
a little nerve racking but the audience were very
appreciative and supportive.
Sophia is glad she took part and says she enjoyed
the experience.
“We were able to learn a new language and style of
Shakespeare’s famous play
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
was brought to life at the College.
writing or speaking, to express our messages or thoughts,” Grace
says.
“This year I have enjoyed using techniques from other mediums
like paint and combining themwithmy photography. I experimented
with texture, hand done manipulation and installations, to extend
my photography folio further.”
Grace felt it was a great privilege to gain second place in the
Canon Eyecon Photography Competition and says it gave her
confidence and reassurance about continuing to study Art.
In 2014 Grace achieved NCEA Excellence for her Photography
portfolio, was awarded a New Zealand Scholarship and her board
was also selected for the Top Art Exhibition that will tour the
country. Grace is one of 19 students selected nationally to exhibit
her Photography portfolio.
In 2015 she will be studying Visual Arts at Elam School of Fine
Arts at the University of Auckland.
acting,” Sophia says.
At the end of the play, Deputy Mayor of Wellington Justin Lester
awarded the students certificates and congratulated them on a
stunning performance.
