GEORGE NEWS - Friday, 7 November saw the opening of Gracehill’s much-anticipated Art Exhibition, an event that celebrated creativity, imagination, and artistic growth across all phases of the school. The exhibition transformed the school hall into a vibrant gallery space, alive with colour, texture, and expression.
A wide range of designs and creations were proudly displayed - from spontaneous finger paintings and original expressions in the junior phase to the more technical and exploratory works of senior students.
The senior collection featured impressive studies in portraiture and even the experimental art form of fumage, where candle smoke is used to create atmospheric effects.
Each artwork reflected both skill and depth of thought, as students drew inspiration from well-known historical art personalities.
Pieces echoing Arcimboldo’s whimsical fruit faces, Picasso’s Cubist collages, and the emotional intensity of German Expressionist portraits highlighted the learners’ ability to interpret classic styles while infusing them with personal meaning and modern creativity.
The quality of work - both skillfully executed and conceptually rich - stood out as a testament to the talent and dedication of Gracehill’s young artists and their teachers’ guidance. Visitors were unanimous in their admiration, praising the students’ originality and commitment to artistic excellence.
In conclusion, Gracehill’s Art Exhibition was not merely a display of student work but a celebration of artistic discovery and growth.
It showcased how creativity, when nurtured with encouragement and discipline, can flourish into works of beauty, emotion, and integrity - affirming that the future of art is in capable, inspired hands.
Grade Eight learner Donovan Atkins' expression of his creativity.
Charis Schulz's (Grade Six) whimsical artwork.
A drawing by Divine Moyikwa, Grade Eight.
An artwork by Natanya Janse van Rensburg, Grade Four.
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