Home – Aboriginal art from NSW – 2. Michael Riley

Year 5 and 6 visual arts
Creative Class Visual arts

Create artworks inspired by the practices of Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Michael Riley.

Student visual arts resource developed by The Arts Unit in collaboration with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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A scene from Michael Riley's Flyblown, showing dry long grass and clear blue skies

Learning intentions

  • explore the richness and diversity of Aboriginal art from New South Wales
  • reflect on personal experiences to create meaning in artworks
  • create two photographic series exploring symbolism and portraiture.

Related programs

The Home Program

Program Visual arts
Years 5 and 6
The Home Program connects professional Aboriginal artists, students and teachers with local Aboriginal community, regional galleries and the Art Gallery of NSW to explore cultural practice, language and artmaking.

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Home – Aboriginal art from NSW – 1. Karla Dickens

Creative Class Visual arts
Year 5 and 6 visual arts

Create artworks inspired by the practices of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens.

Student visual arts resource developed by The Arts Unit in collaboration with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Home – Aboriginal art from NSW – 3. Elaine Russell

Creative Class Visual arts
Year 5 and 6 visual arts

Create artworks inspired by the art practice of Kamilaroi artist Elaine Russell.

Student visual arts resource developed by the Art Gallery of New South Wales in collaboration with The Arts Unit.