Level 1 Art, Design and Media students took part in a special workshop with acclaimed London-based artist Rona Smith. The session is linked to a new construction project in Streatham, for which Rona is creating a bespoke artistic gate.
During the workshop, students will learn about Rona's creative practice and the process of designing artwork for public spaces. They will then create their own drawings and sculptures inspired by the gate and the ideas behind its design.
Rona is best known for her large-scale public sculptures, which often respond to the hidden histories and character of a place. Her work explores the concept of boundaries, whether physical, social or emotional, and many of her sculptures appear to shift, lean or peel away from their foundations, creating a sense of movement and transformation.
With permanent commissions across London and the UK, including An Age, An Instant in Regent Street, Abeona in Paddington, North Elevation in Bloomsbury and Scroll Bench at St John's College, Cambridge, Rona's workshop will provide students with a valuable insight into professional artistic practice while encouraging them to develop their own creative ideas and skills.
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