TALENTED YOUNG ARTISTS ON SHOW

The fifteenth annual Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Schools Art Competition and Exhibition takes place now until 30 June at Leighton House Museum

Budding young artists have captured a variety of heart-warming and colourful depictions of everyday life with over 80 pieces on show at the gallery, selected by the participating schools rather than the individuals themselves.

The competition, which encourages children and young people to pursue and develop their interests and talents in art, is open to youngsters who attend school within the Royal Borough. Entries encompassed textiles, wood, metal or ceramic, photography and digital art, sculpture, painting and drawing.

 The winners were awarded cash-prizes, presented by the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea in a special prize-giving ceremony Day on 17 June. They were as follows:

First prize: ‘The Old Teddy’
By Leah Noirot, age 7
Falkner House

Second prize: ‘Under the Skin’
By Eva Apodiacos, age 17
Queen’s Gate Secondary School

Third prize: ‘Untitled’
By Sarah Bagheri, age 15
Holland Park School

First prize: ‘Trampolining’
By Sunlight Johnson, age 16
Sion-Manning RC Girls School

Second prize: ‘Force of Nature’
By Isiuwa Igbinomwanhia, age 16
Sion-Manning RC GirlsSchool

Third prize: ‘My mum, me and my sisters’
By Maria Parsnejad, age 9
Hill House International Junior School

First prize: ‘Reflection of My Reality 1’
By Paris Beyk, age 17
David Game College

‘Exhausted’
By Caroline Cheung, age 18
Ashbourne Sixth Form College

All pictures are now on show at Leighton House Museum. Exhibition entry is free for children attending participating schools in the borough together with an accompanying parent or guardian (who will also have free entry). Free with standard entry ticket to Leighton House Museum; £7 adult, £5 concession (over 60, 13-17 years and full-time students). Free for under 12 years old, Art Fund members and 50% discount for National Trust members (valid proof of membership must be presented).

 

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