Pupils at Queen Mary’s School between Ripon and Thirsk have created some artistic masterpieces as part of a worldwide festival.
The art students took part in the 2021 Big Draw Festival trying to reflect the themes of respecting nature, the world we want and reusing resources.
With such emphasis on protecting the planet, the students used materials like fabriano, natural forms, acrylic screens, posca pens, cardboard and recycled paper.
The Big Draw Festival is a worldwide celebration of drawing promoting the drawing as a tool for learning, expression, and invention.
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The festival is made up of a collection of thousands of creative events, activities, and workshops across the globe run by organisations big and small.
Art Captain, Hettie Kimberley, age 15, thoroughly enjoyed helping to lead the event:
“I love drawing and the emotional response I have when I see drawings in a gallery, so it was wonderful to encourage the whole school to create their own masterpieces.
“It was also a great leadership opportunity as all the Art Scholars were able to mentor younger pupils.”
Plenty of pupils took part in the event.
Dr Emma Radley, Queen Mary’s Head of Art, and Mrs Carole Cameron, Head of Queen Mary’s School, were delighted with the event:
“With excellent GCSE Art results each year, scholarships for budding artists and many opportunities to exhibit work, Queen Mary’s has an extremely strong Art Department.
“What makes it even more special are the events and opportunities for inclusivity from the Annual Art Exhibition to the Big Draw where everyone joins in to create and embrace artistic challenge.
We may have been producing art to ‘Make the Change’ for the Big Draw but we also promote drawing as an activity to relieve stress and improve mental health.”
Queen Mary’s School welcomes Art for Youth North this half term. This is an opportunity to view and buy contemporary and affordable art from over 70 new and established artists.
