A-Level Summer Exhibition Online 2015
Beings of the world, unite!
08 Jun - 16 Aug 2015
Hong Nhat Vu
Marbles.
The Frances Bardsley Academy
I explore textures using acrylics, first taking a picture of four marbles, then added textures and colours on Photoshop. I then painted the marbles and background, the latter is inspired by abstract paintings I studied. I love the simple yet dynamic shapes and colours of such abstract paintings that I think compliment the marbles well. I applied thick wall paint before painting on the background and marbles to create a textural surface. The strokes and bumps can be seen and felt. I wanted to challenge myself by painting abstract shapes and highly vibrant colours I only thought were possible on Photoshop.
Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 42 cm.
Marbles.
The Frances Bardsley Academy
I explore textures using acrylics, first taking a picture of four marbles, then added textures and colours on Photoshop. I then painted the marbles and background, the latter is inspired by abstract paintings I studied. I love the simple yet dynamic shapes and colours of such abstract paintings that I think compliment the marbles well. I applied thick wall paint before painting on the background and marbles to create a textural surface. The strokes and bumps can be seen and felt. I wanted to challenge myself by painting abstract shapes and highly vibrant colours I only thought were possible on Photoshop.
Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 42 cm.
Gregor Petrikovic
Stitch.
New Hall School
In this self-portrait I tried to capture a miniature of myself, sewing a shirt with a large needle. I think that I often take on tasks which are a lot more difficult than they seem at first. Similarly, using a ‘needle’, they can hurt quite badly if I don’t pay close attention to them. Nevertheless, I know that the final result will be worth it.
Self-photography. 91.4 x 91.4 cm.
Stitch.
New Hall School
In this self-portrait I tried to capture a miniature of myself, sewing a shirt with a large needle. I think that I often take on tasks which are a lot more difficult than they seem at first. Similarly, using a ‘needle’, they can hurt quite badly if I don’t pay close attention to them. Nevertheless, I know that the final result will be worth it.
Self-photography. 91.4 x 91.4 cm.
Alice Orr
Leaving.
Sussex Downs College Lewes Campus
I used a pinhole camera technique to project a view from outside my bedroom window on to my back wall only using the power of light. I took this the day I moved house therefore on the floor, boxes are piled high. I saw this view every morning I woke up and I wanted to give it one last impact on me so I would never forget it once I left. I turned the inevitable change that can happen to us all, into a surreal beautiful scene using the bare minimum; a thick blanket with a 3cm diameter hole in, a blank wall and a long exposure of 3".
Photograph, mixed media. 108 x 152 cm.
Leaving.
Sussex Downs College Lewes Campus
I used a pinhole camera technique to project a view from outside my bedroom window on to my back wall only using the power of light. I took this the day I moved house therefore on the floor, boxes are piled high. I saw this view every morning I woke up and I wanted to give it one last impact on me so I would never forget it once I left. I turned the inevitable change that can happen to us all, into a surreal beautiful scene using the bare minimum; a thick blanket with a 3cm diameter hole in, a blank wall and a long exposure of 3".
Photograph, mixed media. 108 x 152 cm.
Jack Sainsbury
Blank.
The Thomas Hardye School
My piece is a melancholic observation of the thin film that is memory, I can think of nothing worse than to lose the ability to rationalise. Dementia is a disease which destroys memory and gradually decreases your ability to think. My choice of material, cling film, reflects this superficiality through its translucent visible properties. The webbed shape clings to the surroundings, mirroring the synaptic network in the brain which composes our personality, memories and what we might call a soul. I really like the way my chosen medium deteriorates over time, it lends itself to the constant presence of ephemerality.
Pallet wrap cling film. 400 x 250 x 2000 cm.
Blank.
The Thomas Hardye School
My piece is a melancholic observation of the thin film that is memory, I can think of nothing worse than to lose the ability to rationalise. Dementia is a disease which destroys memory and gradually decreases your ability to think. My choice of material, cling film, reflects this superficiality through its translucent visible properties. The webbed shape clings to the surroundings, mirroring the synaptic network in the brain which composes our personality, memories and what we might call a soul. I really like the way my chosen medium deteriorates over time, it lends itself to the constant presence of ephemerality.
Pallet wrap cling film. 400 x 250 x 2000 cm.
James Knapp
Monoprints Part II.
Charterhouse
Much like Monoprints part I, I was inspired by the works of Kazimir Malevich and his black square when creating my prints. I decided to make a series of mono prints using primary colours and basic geometric shapes. Inspired by architects such as Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, I also wanted these prints to have a touch of architecture about them.
Pencil, oil base printing inks, printing paper. 29 x 42 cm.
Monoprints Part II.
Charterhouse
Much like Monoprints part I, I was inspired by the works of Kazimir Malevich and his black square when creating my prints. I decided to make a series of mono prints using primary colours and basic geometric shapes. Inspired by architects such as Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright, I also wanted these prints to have a touch of architecture about them.
Pencil, oil base printing inks, printing paper. 29 x 42 cm.
Emily Hebbes
Transition.
St Helen and St Katharine
My inspirations for this triptych were Egon Schiele and his ability to capture the quality of human flesh. Alongside this I studied Marcel Duchamp’s response to ‘Woman Descending a Staircase’ in order to gauge the importance of movement within a piece. I explored the dynamic nature of the human form whilst retaining a level of exposure and vulnerability through the figures being nude. Developing my use of paint I turned to Schiele’s and Jenny Saville’s work. Through them, I began to understand the complexity of the human form and the multitude of colours that combine together to form flesh and bone.
Watercolour, pencil, white acrylic, gouache. 22 x 34 cm.
Transition.
St Helen and St Katharine
My inspirations for this triptych were Egon Schiele and his ability to capture the quality of human flesh. Alongside this I studied Marcel Duchamp’s response to ‘Woman Descending a Staircase’ in order to gauge the importance of movement within a piece. I explored the dynamic nature of the human form whilst retaining a level of exposure and vulnerability through the figures being nude. Developing my use of paint I turned to Schiele’s and Jenny Saville’s work. Through them, I began to understand the complexity of the human form and the multitude of colours that combine together to form flesh and bone.
Watercolour, pencil, white acrylic, gouache. 22 x 34 cm.
Daria Shumaieva
Pray for Ukraine.
Ashford School
Art is my lifestyle. This drawing means a lot to me, as I have put my personal feelings in there. I was inspired by my own experience and also by Pablo Picasso’s Guernica; I am from Ukraine, Kiev. On 22 January 2014, my city lived through a horrible day and night. Our central square Maidan Nezalezhnosti was destroyed, 100 people died during this night. I remember my first feeling when I saw it. Screams and tears, fear and strength, everything was flying over the dead street. But a powerful spirit is still inside everyone.
Pencil, black ink pen, graphite, sharpie. 84x60cm.
Pray for Ukraine.
Ashford School
Art is my lifestyle. This drawing means a lot to me, as I have put my personal feelings in there. I was inspired by my own experience and also by Pablo Picasso’s Guernica; I am from Ukraine, Kiev. On 22 January 2014, my city lived through a horrible day and night. Our central square Maidan Nezalezhnosti was destroyed, 100 people died during this night. I remember my first feeling when I saw it. Screams and tears, fear and strength, everything was flying over the dead street. But a powerful spirit is still inside everyone.
Pencil, black ink pen, graphite, sharpie. 84x60cm.
Leterece Carter
Prints of Africa.
Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls
This self-portrait collage and screen print was inspired by Faith Ringgold’s 1967 ‘Soul Sister’ piece from her Black Light series. Ringgold was influenced by African art and mask life works, which formed my idea of collaging African prints to reflect the beauty and tonal ranges of black skin.
Collage and screen print. 45 x 60.5 cm.
Prints of Africa.
Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls
This self-portrait collage and screen print was inspired by Faith Ringgold’s 1967 ‘Soul Sister’ piece from her Black Light series. Ringgold was influenced by African art and mask life works, which formed my idea of collaging African prints to reflect the beauty and tonal ranges of black skin.
Collage and screen print. 45 x 60.5 cm.
A-LEVEL SUMMER EXHIBITION ONLINE 2015
Beings of the world, unite!
8 June — 16 August 2015
Selected from over 2,000 submissions, the A-level Summer Exhibition Online is a showcase of Britain’s best young artistic talent.
This year, 1,200 aspiring artists attending sixth form colleges or schools, submitted their work to the A-level Summer Exhibition Online 2015. Take a look at this exhibition of 38 exceptional works of art, selected by our expert panel: Andrea Tarsia (Head of RA Exhibitions), RA Schools student Maria de Lima, and artist Lisa Milroy.
Having your work chosen to appear in the A-level Summer Exhibition Online is a great achievement for young artists in the UK. Many of these students will go on to develop their talents at art school and in their careers. Students from all over the UK enter their works and the exhibition showcases a rich variety of styles and media: from drawing and video to sculpture and prints, painting and photography.
Held to coincide with the world’s largest open entry exhibition, the Summer Exhibition, this online equivalent for artists aged 16–18 signals an exciting future for art in this country. Be among the first to discover it now.
Beings of the world, unite!
8 June — 16 August 2015
Selected from over 2,000 submissions, the A-level Summer Exhibition Online is a showcase of Britain’s best young artistic talent.
This year, 1,200 aspiring artists attending sixth form colleges or schools, submitted their work to the A-level Summer Exhibition Online 2015. Take a look at this exhibition of 38 exceptional works of art, selected by our expert panel: Andrea Tarsia (Head of RA Exhibitions), RA Schools student Maria de Lima, and artist Lisa Milroy.
Having your work chosen to appear in the A-level Summer Exhibition Online is a great achievement for young artists in the UK. Many of these students will go on to develop their talents at art school and in their careers. Students from all over the UK enter their works and the exhibition showcases a rich variety of styles and media: from drawing and video to sculpture and prints, painting and photography.
Held to coincide with the world’s largest open entry exhibition, the Summer Exhibition, this online equivalent for artists aged 16–18 signals an exciting future for art in this country. Be among the first to discover it now.