Waltham Forest College hosted a reception evening to launch this year’s annual end of year art exhibition on Tuesday 9 June at its Forest Road site.
The exhibition, which closed on Friday 12 June, featured an incredible collection of artistic talent reflecting the diverse ethnicity of students who attend the College. Many of the artworks on display were based on their own personal experiences and family history.
Students worked with an array of media, including photography, sculpture, painting and appliqué to produce a wonderful visitor experience.
Exhibits included major projects produced by final year BTEC National Diploma students (equivalent to 3 A-levels) who have all secured university places. They will progress onto a range of degree courses such as architecture, textiles, fashion design and photography, graphics and the fine arts.
Peter Glasgow, Vice Principal at Waltham Forest College, said: “Some of our students exhibiting have overcome barriers to the exploration of and the fulfilment of their artistic potential; these barriers included disability, financial restraints and family commitments. Our students have devoted real energy to their work and this has resulted in some outstanding displays”
Sue Royle, Curriculum Manager, said: “I am really proud of the way in which all students have contributed to organizing this year’s exhibition. I would also like to thank our sponsors the Star of India for providing the buffet served during the opening reception”.
Mayor of Waltham Forest, Councillor Anna Mbachu, commented: “The Exhibition was brilliant and the work was very creative. These students are not only imaginative; they must also be very focused to produce such marvellous exhibits”.
Chris Kiernan, Executive Director of Children and Young People Services for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, commented on the extremely high standard of work at Waltham Forest College particularly at level 3, i.e. equivalent to A levels. He also felt that the work exhibited very much reflected the diversity of the learners at the College.
Art student, Courtney Joseph said “I came to the College three years ago as a BTEC First Diploma student and I now have a place at university. I would encourage anyone to come here because of the help and encouragement you get from all the staff including the technicians”.
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