Lord Howe Island - Artist in Residence

The first art lesson in this resource pack is designed to introduce students to the artist Joshua Yeldham and help them understand the artistic process involved in making art. Students will discover how an ‘Artist Residence’ can help inform and complement the creative process and why artists embark on new journeys to produce work. The second part of this lesson discusses the emotional and therapeutic elements of art and creativity and how creativity can help students feel and release emotions. Students will use current knowledge of art and experiences to understand the importance of art and artistic intent to develop their own opinions. 

Artist-in-residence programs permit artists to live and work in new environments, which allows them to research, produce, and reflect on their work. However, there is no specific order in which this might occur, and each artist develops their own varied approach to making art.
During the residency, the artist is encouraged to explore new locations and experiment with various materials and techniques. Much like an excursion or camp, residencies can end up having a long-term and remarkable impact on how they perceive the world and the work they produce.