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On Wednesday, 4th February, our GCSE Art cohort travelled to Bristol for an immersive and productive day of research, gathering primary source material for their current exam projects.
The morning began with the year group splitting between two of the city's premier cultural hubs. At the Royal West of England Academy (RWA), pupils explored an art and science exhibition celebrating our enduring fascination with Space. Simultaneously, the second group ventured to the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery to delve into its vast collections of art, nature, and history.
This was a highly productive morning; pupils made the most of the opportunity to record from first-hand observation, generating sketches and concepts to develop further back in the studio. Specific highlights included Alex Hartley’s ‘All Systems are Aligned’, which utilizes recycled solar panels to examine themes of energy and power. Many students were also drawn to Yinka Shonibare’s ‘Cheeky Little Astronomer’, as his work provides a poignant gateway into discussions regarding class, race, and the construction of cultural identity.
After an enjoyable lunch break basking in the sunshine on Queen’s Road, we headed toward the Harbourside. We visited M Shed, where brilliant displays highlighted Bristol’s complex past from its links to the transatlantic slave trade to the city’s recent evolution and protest history.
We saved the ‘best until last’ with an immersive exhibition by Emma Talbot, titled Everything is Energy, at the Arnolfini. Pupils were fully entranced by the vibrancy, scale, and world-building on display. The exhibition featured large-scale silk painting installations, drawings, and soft sculptural forms (which Talbot calls ‘intangible things’) that use animation to communicate the powerful energies of nature and human life.
On reflection, this was a brilliant experience for our 5th Form artists. They return to King’s with a wealth of primary inspiration and a strong foundation to begin their next creative steps.
George Cole - Art teacher
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An inspiring Art trip to the Knit and Stitch Show")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Pupils from Bruton Primary School had fun at a monoprint workshop at King's Bruton")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "L6th Form Artists immersed themselves in a creative and vibrant two day trip to London Galleries")
(3).jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "3rd Form pupils had a fantastic visit to Hauser & Wirth to see the latest exhibition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A Level Art & History of Art trip to Bristol Galleries")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Our GCSE Art pupils had an inspiring trip to Bristol galleries")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Textiles Enrichment pupils are broadening their skills with customisation projects")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A beautiful set of linocut cards for charity, created by Lilah, of King's Bruton scenes")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A successful Architectural and Drawing workshop for our King's Bruton artists")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "An enjoyable 4th Form day of Art Workshops and a trip to the New Art Centre")