Princethorpe Artists Awarded Honours In Regional ISA Art Competition

Gifted artist, and former Art Scholar, OP Genevieve Slater-Tucker, was awarded first place in the Painting Over 16 class. Genevieve's winning picture, titled Metamorphosis, was part of her coursework for her A-level Art examination. It features how humans and nature mirror each other in their development and journey from childhood to adulthood. It is a striking, life-like image and a well-deserved winner.

While exceptional draughtsman, OP Hugo Sandilands, took first place for his brilliant work, Spirals, in the Over 16 Drawing class, this was created during a 15-hour externally set task timed examination and shows his dedication to realism; he is deserving of this public recognition.

OP, and former Art Scholar, Amaanya Bose’s compendium of drawings Fragmented took second place in the very competitive Over 16 Sketchbook class. Exploring themes about Fragmentation, OCD and ‘grounding techniques’, her Sketchbook submission showcased her preparations for her final piece that was also of an incredibly high standard.

Then, Lower Sixth Former, Cassia O'Hanlon took second place for her KS4 Sketchbook submission People and Places, which showed the development of her ideas for her final coursework for her GCSE Art NEA Portfolio.

Finally, talented photographer, Amelie Edge received a Highly Commended in the Photography Over 16 class for her stunning photo Watching and Waiting. The photo was an original unedited work, part of her personal investigations for her final A-level examination. It was first-rate work and worthy of its recognition in the competition.

A huge well done to them all.

Genevieve and Hugo’s work now goes forward to the National Competition at the ISA Autumn Conference, the results of which will be announced next week on Thursday 13 November. Their work will also feature in the ISA National Art virtual gallery and Art Brochure that celebrates the most talented artists at independent schools across the country.