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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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01-02 Art scholars project 90th Year – Art Scholars Project Year 9 Doris's piece as the official Christmas card
for the Headmaster. Her design was professionally
03 Millfield 90 portraits
To mark Millfield’s 90th anniversary, the junior Art produced and shared with the school community.
Scholars created large-scale A1 paintings of school The project celebrated the school’s legacy and the
buildings that held personal significance–ranging scholars’ creative engagement with its heritage.
from the maths bridge to Millfield House. Using
traditional and mixed media techniques, including
screen printing and gouache, the artworks reflect Millfield 90 Portraits
both architectural character and individual student This project, undertaken by our talented Lower
experience. The final pieces will be installed in Sixth A level photography students, was both
the Gaskell Room, transforming it into a vibrant a creative exploration and a deeply personal
tribute to campus life. With support from archivist reflection of the individuals who bring Millfield
Mr Dick Shilton, historical context enriches each to life. Kickstarted by a workshop with OM
piece, blending past and present in a powerful photographer Finn Taylor and guided by teacher
celebration of Millfield’s legacy and its inspiring in charge of Photography and Director of the
young artists. Atkinson Gallery Jennifer Turnbull, students
embarked on a journey to capture the essence of
our school – its people, its spirit, and its legacy. The
90th Year – Christmas Card for students photographed a wide range of portraits
the Headmaster from across the Millfield community from Pre-Prep
To mark the school’s 90th anniversary, art scholars to Sixth Form including students, teachers and
used traditional printmaking techniques to explore support staff.
its rich history. Inspired by archival materials, they
created black-and-white artworks using charcoal, A selection of 90 portraits were exhibited in the
carbon pencil, mixed media, and print processes. foyer of the Atkinson Gallery and were curated
These works, blending nostalgia with modern into a printed book. Each portrait in this collection
interpretation, were exhibited during the annual is accompanied by a personal quote, offering an
Arts Celebration. A highlight was the selection of insight into what Millfield means to the individual

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