On Thursday 7th November, our Sixth Form Art and Photography pupils were able to gather inspiration for their coursework at The National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and Saatchi Gallery.
At The National Gallery, pupils appreciated masterpieces including The Fighting Temeraire by Joseph Mallord William Turner, Combing the Hair ('La Coiffure') by Edgar Degas, and The Water-Lily Pond by Claude Monet.
Winnie in the Lower Sixth commented: “It is really good to have a chance to admire Monet’s, Turner’s and Malevich’s work while we are studying colour. I find that the colours of the real work are much more complex, interesting and vibrant than pictures online.”
For Charlotte in the Upper Sixth it was Human Presence at the National Portrait Gallery which left a lasting impression: “The highlight of my trip was the Francis Bacon exhibition. Seeing his work was a great source of inspiration for me. I enjoyed reading more about his personal life as I went through the exhibit, it gave me a deeper insight into how he thought about art and creating.”
After lunch in Leicester Square, the Saatchi Gallery provided a taste of contemporary art. With four exhibitions dedicated to photography, it proved to be a favourite with our photographers!
Reflecting on the trip, Ethan in the Lower Sixth commented “My favourite part of the whole journey was going into the Saatchi Gallery and seeing a piece of work for my chosen artist Frank Bowling. The experience was a really fun one and it was great to understand more about different ways that art can be formed from the thoughts and feelings of others.”
