4/19/2023 0 Comments Penc young artist competitionThe overall prize of an iPad went to 15 year-old Kieran Kahler for her vibrant and colourful acrylic painting of a macaw. In the 16-18 year category, Alexander Arietas was awarded first place for his captivating portrait of a boy. The first place prize for the 12-15 year category went to Naomi Duke with her paper collage in the style of artist Brianna McCarthy, entitled “Portrait of a Woman”. In the 9-11 year category, Jada Fournillier won with her landscape painting entitled “Howl”. The winner of the 5-8 year category was Kai Mar with his creative plane mobile made of recycled materials. The artwork was judged by Geoffrey MacLean and Martin Mouttet of Medulla Gallery who so generously gave of their time and careful consideration to each piece. All of the young artists had their eyes on the overall winner’s prize: an iPad provided by a British Academy’s parent. These were provided by generous sponsors, including Horizons Gallery, Tobago Estates Agency Ltd, Arnim’s Framing Company. The prizes up for grabs to the winners of each age category were an array of exciting art supplies to help encourage the young artists to continue creating long after the exhibition was over. The artwork demonstrated a range of media, including vibrant acrylic paintings, detailed graphite drawings, colourful paper collages and even a mobile made of recycled materials. To help generate ideas and evoke inspiration, the students were encouraged to submit work within four main categories: Abstract, Still life, Urban and Organic. With almost fifty art entries by over thirty students, the exhibition displayed the diversity of talent within the school community. This past October, the British Academy’s primary and secondary students participated in a school wide art competition which culminated with an exhibition of the students’ work.
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