A team of 15 Lalor Secondary College students will create an art piece based on memories of Thomastown.
Considering they’ve only experienced life in the suburb for less than two decades, many have sought inspiration from long-term residents or hit the streets for ideas.
Ahmed Muridi, 17, decided he would build a miniature house, typical of 1950s-style brick veneer homes, from plaster and icy pole sticks.
The year 11 student recently joined the Baseline Art Group and has enjoyed having an outlet to explore his creativity.
He hopes to study architecture after completing high school before returning to his extended family in Somalia to help re-establish the country of his heritage.
His Somalian parents fled to Yemen before he was born.
His father died when Ahmed was a child and his mother moved her six children to Australia to start afresh when Ahmed was just five years old.
“I want to go back and rebuild my country,” he said.
Another student has created portraits of people she has seen in passing while walking along High Street.
There are also pavement art and sculptures.
The exhibition is on display until September 25 along High Street, Thomastown.
Details: 9404 8800 or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
