This year, House Art was judged by Miss Hampton-John who is Christie’s Modern and Contemporary Art trained.
Year 8 – Unity
1st Conrad (8G) “A piece showing human engagement, both stylish and playful.”
2nd Bea B (8G) and Matilda (8G) “Powerful use of colour and excellent illustrative achievement.”
3rd Leonor (8G) “Simple and highly accomplished use of form and colour.”
Year 7 – Unity
1st Hugo (7G) “Structured monochrome shapes juxtaposed with energetic freeform and colour. Sophisticated use of language commentary on identity and historical direct action.”
2nd Leo (7G) “Energetic and powerful imagination, celebrating truth to materials and process.”
3rd Gabriel (7G) and Bertie (7G) “Highly accomplished, technically skilled, simple and strong. A very powerful piece.”
Year 6
1st ‘The Show’ Ilana (6G) and Rosie (6G) “Bold, brave and beautiful use of intense colour.”
2nd ‘Unity Camp’ Ottilie (6G) and Amelie (6G) “Intense and active, hints of primitive indigenous cultures, a powerful statement.”
3rd ‘The Note Friends’ Jacob (6G) “A delightful and playful conceptual piece of relief art.”
Year 5
1st ‘Festival of Light’ Georgia (5R) “Bold imagination bringing subtle and sophisticated result.”
2nd ‘Butterfly Meadow’ Emilia (5G) and Imogen (5G) “Delightful, gorgeous, sweetness. Free and highly engaging. Pretty and light.”
3rd ‘Unity’ Toby (5G) “So much energetic language. Clear, displaying humanity and the beauty of imperfection.”
Year 4
1st ‘Peace’ Jasper (4R) “A strong visual message celebrating colour and texture. A mature accomplished work.”
2nd ‘A Day in the Woods’ Edward (4G) “An expressive delight.”
3rd ‘White Dove’ Phoebe (4R) “Gorgeous, graphic, clear and strong, a lovely use of colour.”
Year 3
1st ‘The Snow Leopard’ Lexi (3R) and Florence (3R) “Free, playful energetic and full of magic. An absolute joyful wonder. A real celebration.”
2nd ‘Ukraine United’ Arlo (3G) “Figurative graphics which impart powerful commentary.”
3rd ‘Joining Together’ Eddie (3G) “A successful mixed media piece with powerful commentary and use of humour, the inclusion of random text brings strong interactive and audience engagement.”
Miss Hampton-John commented
“This was no easy undertaking, though one of great privilege, to spend time considering and exploring the children’s unique creative commentary. All works shone and we must never forget that art is always completed by its audience which makes it subjective.”
Well done everyone and thank you to Miss Hampton-John who put so much thought and time into the judging.