Artistic visions – the journey of Art at Penrhos 1988 – 2018 by Beverley Bell Former Head of Department
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he story of Art at Penrhos is one of colour and inspiration. One of WA’s most productive and successful Art departments has emerged from what was once a small space within the ground level of the old Science block, and grown into the magnificent, purpose-built Creative Arts and Design Centre (CADC) of today. Our highly regarded Art department has developed tremendously over the past three decades, most significantly under the advocacy of former Head of Department Beverley Bell (1988 - 2018). We asked Beverley to share some of her memories and experiences of Art at Penrhos. My Penrhos Art Family has an exceptional place in my heart; it brings together the accomplished staff, supporters and contributors as well as those fabulous, talented, clever and funny students I taught in my many years at the College. I am constantly in awe of Art students and the spectacular works they create, even when under the pressure of study for other subjects, sometimes having to keep their art projects curtailed to their bedroom, the spare room, or the family kitchen table. Art exhibition - Jubilee Hall (1999)
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