It is crucial that Art students have the opportunity to view, first hand, other artists work. Fortunately Year 10 art students, this week, have had the experience of engaging with the diverse work of Vieira da Silva in Lisbon. They had the opportunity to discuss her work and learnt of the her commitment and focus of being a female artists in the 1930´s. Pupils related a lot of their previous knowledge to her work and what inspired her. Individuals have taken many different concepts and information from their visit and have used their own observation skills to engage with the movement in her work. Well done to all the Year 10 Pupils for their curiosity and commitment to their own learning.
Also this week, Year 12 and 13 Visual Art students were given an introductory workshop into Chinese Painting by visiting Chinese Artist, Jingweh Liang. In this workshop the students learnt about the cultural significance, history and techniques used in Chinese painting. The practical workshop provided students with hands on experience of working with the inks, pigments, paper and brushwork involved in traditional Chinese painting. Students and teachers reveled in this experience and were excited by the unfamiliar materials. Exciting work has been produced by all.
