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The children at Orange Preschool are displaying their works of art a little differently.
Inspired by some of the paintings and drawings the students have put together throughout 2020, the school has commissioned the work to be displayed in the form of sculptures, and the teachers and the kids couldn't be more proud.
The work was completed by renowned scrap metal artists Jenny and Dave Shea, with the team at Eight Lane putting together some incredible work for the school to proudly display.
Orange Preschool director Sonya Murphy said the school's community has loved the initiative.
We think it is important to bring beauty and art into our outdoor environment.
- Orange Preschool director Sonya Murphy
"The reaction from our children and families has been wonderful," she said.
"The children are proud of what we have done together and we are proud to highlight the art of very talented people in our own community."
Ms Murphy said the children inspired the Sheas by providing drawings and clay designs, and old metal scraps were recycled to produce the unique art - which includes koalas, indian warriors, owls and other reptiles - which is now displayed around the school's gardens.
"We think it is important to bring beauty and art into our outdoor environment and this project has shown us how capable the children are at sharing their ideas," the preschool's director said of the works.
"It was also important to help children see that this project supports recycling materials that would generally go into landfill."
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