Children’s
art in Scoil Bhríde
The
walls of the school hall of Scoil Bhríde Girls’ Primary
School were a riot of colour, shape and texture as the opening of the
children’s art exhibition got under way recently. 
The 330 pictures on display, all framed and under glass, represented
the artwork of each and every pupil in the school ranging from junior
infants to sixth class.
The charming spontaneity and perceptive simplicity seen in the work
of the younger artists was continued in that of the older pupils who
enthusiastically took on a whole range of techniques, from fold-over
paintings to colourful printing, textural studies, collage and richly
atmospheric representational work in oils, pastels and watercolour as
well as 3D works.
The subject matter portrayed was as varied as the individuality of the
young artists themselves, ranging through themes of nature, portraits,
landscapes, home and family, friends and, in many cases, striking and
colourful abstracts.
Addressing the large attendance at the opening school principal, Deirdre
Kirwan stressed the importance of art as a unique expression of each
child’s own vision and creativity, “brought to the fore
here by its public presentation as an exhibition, with parental praise
and affirmation of the child’s artistic endeavours helping enormously
in confidence building.”
According to Ms. Kirwan, “this exhibition is a recognition of
the civilising influence of art on society in general and of the importance
of developing visual awareness in those who, perhaps like some children
present, may become the designers, architects and town planners of the
future, valued for their part in creating harmonious environments.”
The undoubted highlight of the evening turned out to be the return to
the school of one of its past pupils, Ellen McElroy. Now an internationally
acclaimed singer, Ellen gave a musical recital which captivated both
adults and children alike. Included in her programme was a haunting
version of ‘What a Wonderful World’ which for many present
seemed to capture the essence of a wonderful evening.
As well as offering a showcase for the artistic talent of the school’s
pupils, the exhibition also functioned as a fundraiser for the school.
All the pictures were for sale, and even though it was only the opening
night, many of the artworks already sported little red dots indicating
their sale to appreciative parents, relatives and visitors to the exhibition.
Deirdre Kirwan called on local businesses to “note how an investment
in these lovely artworks would not only enhance their premises but also
send out a public message of their support for such a worthy cause.”
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