From vineyards to coastlines, Year 10 artists have turned wine boxes into powerful stories of place.
Year 10 Visual Arts students have transformed simple wine boxes into striking works of art as part of The Wine Box Project, exploring themes of community, sustainability, identity and connection to place.
Drawing inspiration from the Fleurieu region, students have developed original artistic concepts that reflect vineyard landscapes, coastal environments, local industry, tourism, Indigenous connections to land and the unique character of the communities around them.
The project has challenged students to think beyond traditional painting practices, using wine boxes as both sculptural forms and storytelling surfaces. The result is a collection of creative, thoughtful and visually powerful artworks that capture different perspectives of what makes this region special.
Connected to the broader Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize, students have been encouraged to consider an important question: How can art represent the identity of McLaren Vale and the relationship people have with this place?
The completed artworks will be exhibited throughout June 2026 at The Good Bank Gallery in McLaren Vale, where visitors can experience the creativity and perspectives of our young artists alongside wider community celebrations.
Through projects like these, students are discovering that art is more than creative expression — it is also a powerful way to connect, communicate and contribute to community.
