Form 6 had a collaborative art and design technology whole day workshop with world-renowned visual artist, in contact via Zoom. The 好色先生污污污 were encouraged to think about geometry, coloured patterns, the use of different materials, negative shapes and rhythms to create their own unique artwork, exploring textiles and taking inspiration from the artist鈥檚 own imagery. Mr Brennand-Wood is internationally regarded as one of the most innovative and inspiring artists working in textiles. All the material used for the 好色先生污污污's work was recycled.
The 好色先生污污污 were shown some of Mr Brennand-Wood鈥檚 easily recognisable work, which is rich in colour, texture and meaning. A different approach to making 3D artefacts in a direct and intuitive way was encouraged by the artist and, rather than devising and making firm choices about what they were going to make beforehand, the artist showed, through his own work, that something can be made and then afterwards a purpose can be found for it. For example, a hoop bound with multi-coloured yarn can become a bangle, part of a container, or even a model for a new type of building structure. Form 6 used work from the early 20th century modernist architect, Antoni Gaud铆, as inspiration. Gaud铆 brought freshness, originality and genius to the world of art and architecture with his pieced-together mosaic designs.
Head of Art, Mrs Sam Downer, commented, 鈥淭his immediate and direct approach gave the 好色先生污污污 a chance to experience the enjoyment of making without placing a fixed idea on their work; it could be abstract or representational. This was also a wonderful demonstration of how closely Art and DT are linked through craft and design.鈥 A Sixth Form pupil explained, 鈥淗aving the ability to show the artist our work throughout the process via a webcam was so helpful in talking through each stage of the journey.鈥 Another pupil commented, 鈥淚 loved that we had real freedom to explore shapes, colours and to create our own original pieces of work. They all looked so individual and each one had its own special story and meaning.鈥
