More than just a classroom, it’s a space where students can immerse themselves in their artistic journey—whether working on GCSE and A level Art and Design projects or pursuing personal work beyond the curriculum.

With its door open from morning to evening, the studio invites students to drop in at any time, fostering a creative community where work can be discussed and developed freely. With students studying a range of art forms including fine art, graphic design and photography there are always opportunities to learn new techniques and ideas from each other.

Each academic year brings a fresh wave of artistic energy as new students add their voices to the visual dialogue of the room. This year has been no exception. The studio has been transformed by an array of thought-provoking, visually dynamic works that showcase not only technical skill but also conceptual depth.

Our students draw inspiration from a range of artistic influences, both historical and contemporary. This year, these have included the conceptual ideas of Tracy Emin, the masterful brushstrokes of Claude Monet and the curious investigations of Sophie Calle.

Here are some of our favourite pieces from this years cohort.

Sidrah explored the topic of ‘Space’ in her final A level project which culminated in this bold oil painting that explores human attraction towards the revolting. The work is inspired by the paintings of H.R. Giger and is the outcome of multiple experimentations with colour which Sidrah has used carefully to convey a sense of uneasiness.

Exploring the topic of ‘Isolation’, Roxy visited Outer Mongolia to photograph the communities and landscapes that exist in one of the most diverse environments on the planet. Inspired by the movie ‘Fantastic Planet’, Roxy used narrative and illustration to tell her own story about the location, exploring themes around societal norms and feeling of freedom and change, culminating in an illustrated book.

Selena’s work took her on a journey of interpreting nature through a series of paintings inspired by the work of Claude Monet through digital paint. By investigating the brushstrokes of Monet, she was able to create her own brushes which she then painted images of nature with. The exploration concluded with a thought-provoking pop-up book based on wildfires which burnt through Vietnamese forests.