Arts / Exhibition of school pupils’ creativity goes on display
A COLOURFUL new schools’ art exhibition is opening at Da Gadderie in the Shetland Museum and Archives.
Art’s Cool showcases the talent and creative energy of students from Shetland’s primary and secondary schools.
The display, which opens at 2pm today (Saturday), features drawings, paintings, printing and three-dimensional pieces.
The works range from abstract sea and landscapes, to lino prints of Shetland croft houses, flying tissue birds to collaged Grecian-style pots and still life studies to ‘Fusion Inclusion’ self-portraits.
Shetland Islands Council’s creative links officer Noelle Henderson said: “The work is a reflection of the creativity that has been taking place throughout our schools’ community since lockdown and offers a small window into the lives of young people.
“It includes a dynamic range of work that covers a variety of subject matters and in different mediums.
“Art and Design classes are such an important part of the curriculum. Not only do they offer many pupils a time in the day when they can get into a different flow and cope better with school and life in general, but the skills of inventive design and creative problem solving are fundamental to everyday life.
“We hope that the breadth of work on display will allow people a chance to reflect but also serve as an inspirational springboard to consider the creative industries as a career choice.”
Shetland Museum’s exhibitions officer Karen Clubb worked closely with art teachers to curate the display.
“The work that has been created by pupils is full of energy and optimism and we are delighted to give it a platform in Da Gadderie space,” she said.
“To coincide with the exhibition, we will be running an educational programme of school visits where we will be looking at the museum collection from a design perspective, as well as discussing career opportunities in art.”
Artwork that has not been included in the exhibition will be projected onto screens alongside a series of animations.
Art’s Cool continues until the end of December.
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