We all know those Romans were a productive lot, while the Celts were busy applying the mud and manure to their out houses the Romans were busy creating geometric stone walls, taking part in vigorous army training and creating marvellous mosaics.
But, in truth, were their designs as animated and colourful as the kids’ from Kentmere? I think not!
Because this week, inspired by the lifestyles of their industrious iron age forefathers, Kentmere pupils slaved over four fantastic Roman mosaics. The masterpieces will be displayed in their new school building, due to open in January 2011.After an animated assembly introducing the topic, I received over 50 entries from the creative key stage two, each depicting elements of Roman life. From shiny sword and shields to fruit bowls filled with ripening fruit, the pupils designed picture representing their understanding of Roman life. Many of their designs were then transferred onto four huge mosaic boards key stage two all helped transform into colourful caricatures from the past.
It took a whole week of smashing, crashing and creating, but by Friday the hard work had finally paid off as the children put the finishing touches to their magnificent mosaics. Never have I had the pleasure to work with such animated, enthusiastic pupils and I’m looking forward to putting the grout between the lines to unveil their amazing Art.Works.
And good news! I’m chuffed to bits to be back at Kentmere very soon indeed. I start my ‘artist in residency ‘in October and can’t wait to get imagining and inventing once again to create some sumptuous designs with the pupils to make their new school sparkle.
Interested in having your very own artist in residence? Or creating a mosaic with your group? Just drop me a line to find out more.
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