Dogs provide inspiration for Hidden Art project at Samuel Rhodes school
Pupils at Samuel Rhodes School have been taking part in a Hidden Art project
with ceramicist Kerry Johnson to create their own dog sculptures from clay.
The project has proved both highly inspirational and successful with the dogs
taking pride of place in an exhibition at The Princes Foundation in Charlotte
Rd EC2.
The dogs returned to Samuel Rhodes School on Friday 18 March, where art
teacher Cerys Matthews presented pupils taking part in the project with
certificates. Ceramicist Kerry Johnson awarded prizes for best technique, best
character and best overall effort. 11-year-old Daniel Wooton was delighted
when his bronze-coloured dog scooped the winning prize for ‘best character’.
Head teacher Jackie Blount said:
“We are extremely proud of the work put in by pupils. The results that have
been achieved are just stunning. The dogs that the children have created seem
to possess a unique character and are so wonderful that I wish I could take
them home with me.”
For further information please contact:
Louise Trewavas, Head of Communications, CEA@Islington
T: 020 7527 5826
E:
Louise.Trewavas.cea@islington.gov.uk
Notes
Hidden Art is a Mazorca project, funded by a large number of regeneration and
arts bodies, including the City Fringe see
www.hiddenart.com.
Kerry Jameson is a well known ceramicist based in Hoxton, her website is
www.kerryjameson.com
Samuel Rhodes School is a special educational needs school for children with
moderate learning difficulties in Dowrey Street, Islington. It has up to 100
pupils aged from 5 to 16 years, and was established in 1973. A recent Ofsted
inspection described the school as a ‘fast improving school’.
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