Young Creative of the Year Award

Congratulations to Art student, Serenna, who has won the coveted Young Creative of the Year Award.  Serenna was nominated by our Head of Art, Mr Russell who explained that throughout 2023 Serenna has shown extraordinary commitment and talent as an artist. Last summer she worked diligently on completing a commission she had been given by SWPS school’s governing body, to paint a portrait in oils of the retiring Headteacher, Mr Muller.  The finished portrait shows incredible ability, sensitivity, and maturity as an artist. Serena’s GCSE exam board – Edexcel – has borrowed all her Art GCSE coursework to share with art teachers across the country as an example of exceptional excellence in GCSE. During last year’s October half-term Serenna went on an overseas school Art trip to Barcelona, and since her return she has completed 20 A3 pages of work detailing her artistic responses to the visit.  Serenna was presented with her trophy at the Runnymede Civic Awards held at Foxhills Country Club. The judges specifically acknowledged Serenna’s portrait of Mr. Muller, which propelled her to secure the first place and be declared winner. Congratulations Serenna on this outstanding accomplishment.

 

Art Scholars workshop

The Art scholars workshops we offer are going from strength to strength. One particular workshop this term prompted artists to use their non-dominant hand for painting and drawing. This unique technique serves to stimulate creativity, push boundaries of conventional methods, and enhance the exploration of artistic expression.  During previous workshops, our artists skilfully incorporated ink and wax resist techniques to curate images, thereby introducing a unique texture to their artwork.

 

Tate Britain

Year 11 Art Trip

Our Year 11 Art students enjoyed a day trip brimming with creativity and inspiration at Tate Britain. They delved into more than five centuries of British art, ranging from the Pre-Raphaelites to David Hockney, Bridget Riley, and Lubaina Himid.

 

Year 12 Art Workshop : Lucy Smallbone

Lucy Smallbone, a graduate from the Slade School of Fine Art Master’s programme who specialises in modern landscape painting, led an Art Workshop for our Year 12s, discussing with them her work and inspirations. Lucy’s work explores the intersection between fictional and real spaces, examining how narratives and memories can shape our perception of a location. In her work, landscapes appear to shift and transform, with vibrant colours spreading across the canvas, blurring the line between creation and decay. Our artists were encouraged and motivated to create landscape images in a similar way. By utilising different brushstroke techniques and diluting the paint with white spirit, they were able to recreate a painting in Lucy’s distinctive style.

 

Art Exhibition in Chertsey Museum

The SWPS Annual Art Exhibition is now open at Chertsey Museum. You won’t want to miss out on the fantastic A Level and GCSE pieces on display. It’s the perfect way to enjoy an incredible showcase of our students’ artwork. Don’t miss out and visit https://chertseymuseum.org

 

Made in Dagenham Set Painting

The SWPS whole school production of Made in Dagenham was phenomenal. The success of the production was a result of the collaborative efforts of both students and staff. The set, designed by our artist-in-residence Lizzie, was brought to life by the Art Department and art students, creating an authentic 1960s Dagenham factory setting.

 

Artists of the Term

We are thrilled to showcase this term’s nominated Art & Design pieces, created by  Annalie (Year 8), Diya (Year 12), Indianna (Year 12), and Odina (Year 10). To discover more from our Art & Design department, please visit www.artdesignswps.org.uk