Scotch Reports Issue 174 (April 2019)

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SCOTCH COMMUNITY A Time to Celebrate It has been a typical busy start to the year at Scotch, with a first term jam-packed full of events, functions and ceremonies. Anything from typical, however, has been the special extra flair Scotch’s centenary celebrations have given each of our Term 1 events. In February, we welcomed over 500 parents, staff and community members onto Torrens Park Campus to celebrate the commencement of Scotch’s 100 th year, and to unveil the unique centenary sculpture. The sculpture, which I hope by now everyone has been able to enjoy either in person or through photos online, was commissioned after extensive thought and consultation by the Scotch 100 Committee as a way to commemorate Scotch’s first 100 years and look ahead to the next 100 years. The statue sub-committee (Natalie Felkl, Andrew Saies and Evan Hiscock) was unanimous in the decision to select the concept chosen by sculptor Ken Martin from the very different concepts submitted by 3 artists. Ken was the obvious choice, masterfully answering the brief, to embody the essence of Scotch and where we have come from, while also looking forward towards the next 100 years. The concept was then presented to the Scotch 100 Committee, the Senior Leadership Team and Council. Ken’s previous work includes such iconic South Australian sculptures as sporting legends Barrie Robran, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann at Adelaide Oval, and the fullscale sculpture of Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva on the Port Lincoln foreshore. The cost of the statue was covered by donations from families of the leaving students of ’16, ’17 and ’18, with the College contributing the remainder. I am sure everyone has their own take on the statue and its meaning. I have enjoyed looking at it from a range of perspectives, noticing the way the light casts shadows and new shapes depending on the time of day, the form it takes with different areas of the College behind it, and simply watching how the students and staff interact with it throughout the day. Over time the sculpture will no doubt take on a life of its own, prompting Scotchies to form views and traditions around its form. The sculpture is literally rooted to the grounds of Scotch yet leaps dynamically for the greatest heights – what better analogy 24
is there for what being a Scotchie is all about! Ken’s interpretation of the sculpture is below. The sculpture evokes dynamic movement and lends itself to interpretation which reflects the very essence of a Scotch education that allows freedom of thought and encourages one to find their own answers and meaning in life. Through rendering of minimal form, the figures are open to interpretation and not confined to specific period or persona – thus embodying a timeless quality. The sphere is pivotal to the narrative of the composition, a fulcrum for history and future. An orb is an evocative object, bringing to mind the realms of Science, Art, Sport and a world to be discovered and contributed to. A globe free of cartographic references renders it open to pondering a world to be discovered and contributed to. The figures interacting with the orb evokes a sense of community within school and globally. Although the figures are largely androgynous there is nonetheless subtle reference to the participation and equality of male and female. The sphere also embraces a sense of cultural diversity. Importantly, the finish and texture invite touch. Later in 2019 a second centenary sculpture will be installed on the Mitcham Campus, currently being created by sculptor Gerry McMahon. Gerry McMahon is an Adelaide based artist whose works are playful, capturing the imagination and evoking a whimsical, joyful sentiment. Gerry’s concept was one of the submissions for the Torrens Park Campus centenary sculpture that we felt was most fitting for Mitcham Campus. The Scotch College Old Collegians Association kindly agreed to fully fund this second Mitcham Campus sculpture, not wanting to miss the opportunity to have an artistic celebration of 100 years of Scotch on both campuses. Gerry’s sculpture will be unveiled in Term 4. Beyond centenary celebrations, it was fantastic to meet parents and members of the community buzzing with excitement for the start of the school year at Welcome Back Morning Tea on both campuses. It was a thrill to meet a huge cohort of new parents to the College at the annual New Parents Dinner in the Barr Smith Theatre, complete with a 3-course meal prepared by our talented boarding kitchen, set to the familiar Scotch soundtrack of bagpipes and Address to a Haggis. As you can see, it has been an incredible start to 2019 at Scotch, and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the various events we have planned throughout the year! NATALIE FELKL Scotch 100 Committee & Sculpture Sub-Committee, Head of Community & Marketing Feature Sculptor Ken Martin, Andrew Saies, Tim Hughes, Natalie Felkl and Evan Hiscock with the Centenary Sculpture / 01 Oscar Bartos piping in guests at the sculpture unveiling / 02 Sculptor Ken Martin giving his thoughts on his art and creative process at the sculpture unveiling / 03 Biff Burnett ensuring guests were well fed at the sculpture unveiling / 04 Lim Jing and Adrian Chung / 05 Gavin and Fiona Barry with Patrice Scott and Andrew Thompson / 06 Alex & Sarah Sawers with Kate and Joel Pannell 01 02 03 04 05 06 25
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