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Untitled, 1986
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Copyright owned by Carey Baptist Grammar School. Some re-use permitted (Creative Commons BY-NC-ND).
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ArtistAnastasia RaftopoulosDescriptionThis vibrant and whimsical painting, created in 1986 by Year 11 student, Anastasia Raftopoulos, depicts a lively crowd of students and teachers from Carey Baptist Grammar School. Bursting with energy and humour, the artwork captures the spirit, diversity, and personality of the Carey community during the mid-1980s.
Rendered in a bold, cartoonish style with exaggerated expressions and vivid colours, the scene is packed with activity. Students and staff appear in school uniforms, sports kits, musical outfits, and even costumes—illustrating the wide range of school life. Cricket bats, basketballs, footballs, tennis racquets, and a Roland piano hint at the importance of sport, music and co-curricular involvement at Carey. The crowd's cheerful chaos reflects a sense of inclusion, creativity and shared identity.
Historical notes
Rendered in a bold, cartoonish style with exaggerated expressions and vivid colours, the scene is packed with activity. Students and staff appear in school uniforms, sports kits, musical outfits, and even costumes—illustrating the wide range of school life. Cricket bats, basketballs, footballs, tennis racquets, and a Roland piano hint at the importance of sport, music and co-curricular involvement at Carey. The crowd's cheerful chaos reflects a sense of inclusion, creativity and shared identity.
Historical notes
This artwork was reproduced on the front and back covers of the 1986 edition of The Carey Chronicle, the school’s annual magazine. Its inclusion there underscores its significance as a joyful visual record of the Carey community in that year - a colourful and enduring tribute to the school's vibrancy and spirit.
Date of creationBetween 1st January 1986 and 31st December 1986Year1986InscriptionAnastasia RaftopoulosTypePaintingCollectionCarey Art CollectionStudent WorkLinked To
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Copyright owned by Carey Baptist Grammar School. Some re-use permitted (Creative Commons BY-NC-ND).This licence allows you to download this work and share it with others as long as you mention us and link back to us, but you cannot change it in any way or use it commercially.
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Untitled, 1986. Carey Collections, accessed 30/04/2026, https://archives.carey.com.au/nodes/view/16038



