Artworks inspired by Locws International Art Across The City 2011
A mixed class of pupils made up from other year groups in the school came together to participate in this project. As usual, a wide range of ideas was taken forward into concept form, which is what ‘Locws Schools’ for me is all about. There was a lot of experimental work taking place and some great results were achieved.
One group of pupils spent many hours experimenting with taking photographs through water, inspired by Alex Duncan’s exhibition. “It was really fun as we all worked together as a group”, said Sophie.
Another group made a flag inspired by S Mark Gubb’s ‘Ambition Is Critical’. This was a colourful multi-media collage incorporating different languages & interpretations of the school motto. The group spent hours making this flag illustrating their dedication to the project. “I experienced new languages learning how to write them as our school motto”, said Victoria.
Two boys took on the arduous task of making a cave-like mine with a little light illuminating the interior of their model, which was inspired by Helen Edling’s work at the National Waterfront Museum. Small figurative models were also made and placed around the school much like Helen Edling had done in the museum.
Others were involved in model making inspired by Holley Davey’s work at Swansea Castle ‘We Speak Everywhere’ and created a mobile of a dove with an experimental film.
David Marchant 2011
