Land and Sea
Creative showcase
2021-2022
Posted August 8, 2022 By Sacha Guppy
About the Exhibition
Join us for a journey through our planet's interconnected ecosystems in this Creative Showcase. "Land and Sea" explores the delicate balance between terrestrial and marine environments, examining both their natural beauty and the urgent environmental challenges they face.
The Land
A celebration of rural life and agricultural heritage. Local farming scenes, featuring tractors, fields, and ancient trees, set the stage for a deeper exploration. Here, we examine the crucial role of insects in our ecosystem and highlight the plight of endangered species that rely on these landscapes for survival.
Reception: Scarecrows
Inspired by the children’s book THE SCARECROW, is a poignant story of a lonely scarecrow who takes a risk, opens his heart, and finds a most unexpected friend, a baby crow. But when the bird grows up and flies away, Scarecrow’s loneliness grows more profound than ever.
Year 4 Oil pastel pumpkins
Year 4 students have contributed vibrant oil pastel pumpkins that celebrate the October harvest season. Children often associate pumpkins with Halloween festivities; these artworks also remind us about the significance of squash as a fundamental food source throughout human civilisation.
Endangered Species
Pupils researched endangered animals first by charcoal drawings and then by producing cardboard relief sculptures. Each student selected an animal facing being endangered or becoming extinct, investigating not only its physical characteristics but also the threats to its survival. These portraits serve as a reminder of our responsibility to protect Earth's vanishing species and their habitats.
The diversity of creatures represented—from majestic tigers to gentle pangolins, from soaring eagles to vulnerable sea turtles—illustrates the breadth of the biodiversity crisis. Through charcoal's dramatic contrasts and the tactile nature of painted relief, students have captured not just the animals' appearance but their vulnerability. These works ask viewers to consider what we stand to lose and what actions we must take to prevent further extinctions.
Animals and Insects in oil pastel or colour pencil by year 3
Pupils chose their own image and composition, paying close attention to shape, tone and texture.
Year 4 oil landscapes and Art club Animal masks
Main Art Room: Underwater
Immerse yourself in the tranquil depths of our ocean installation. The soothing sounds of the sea create a meditative atmosphere as suspended fish and jellyfish float gracefully through the space. This underwater world invites contemplation of marine biodiversity—from vibrant coral reefs to mysterious octopi and playful penguins.
Through these seascapes, we examine pressing environmental concerns and global impacts, while introducing the powerful role of art in conservation messaging.
Year 8 Ceramic Coral
Our ceramic coral sculptures draw inspiration from contemporary conservation artist Courtney Mattison, whose installations, such as "Confluence", demonstrate art's power to advocate for environmental protection. These handcrafted pieces capture the beauty of coral reefs while highlighting the urgent threats they face from climate change. Through clay and glaze, we explore how artistic expression can inspire both public awareness and policy action for marine conservation.
