Students from Harrow College are exhibiting at Harrow Arts Centre

The show, curated by students, was arranged ahead of Adult Learners’ Week and Learning Disability Week, and showcases the abilities of Harrow College learners across the spectrum.
 

“This is the first time we have exhibited at Harrow Arts Centre and it has proved an ideal venue,” says Johanne Narayn, supported learning lecturer at Harrow College. “For many learners it is the very first time they have shown their work, it has been made especially memorable by the experience of the grand opening which provided the perfect chance to talk about their artwork to a variety of listeners.”
 

Given free reign with themes for their works, a total of 100 pieces are on display including pottery, mixed media pieces, collages, animal masks, as well as paintings in watercolour, acrylics and oil. Some of the pieces hold personal significance for the artists, student Jessica Kirby-Jones depicted her pet chihuahua;Fatima Ismail, who is blind, has depicted a beautiful swan; Melisa Mushonga’s African mask was inspired by a visit to Zimbabwe; Shivam Makadia’s piece takes from a memorable Kenyan wildlife and sunset experience; student Saadek Al-Yakoubi was moved to paint a glowing summer meadow and Zaheer Hassan was inspired to create a work of art from a canal boat trip.
 

“It’s nice to see our work put on display in such a prestigious venue and to have my friends and family come to view it,” says Alka Kapoor, adult student at Harrow College.
 

Another group of paintings, produced by part-time students with learning difficulties or disabilities, is a sample of an exhibition of work to be shown September to December this year at the Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre, based on Harrow miser Daniel Dancer (1716), who inspired Charles Dickens’ character of Scrooge.

Harrow College’s Art Exhibition is taking place at The Corridor Galleries, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End until Sunday, June 2.              Amie Mulderrig