A beautiful set of linocut cards for charity, created by Lilah, of King's Bruton scenes

A beautiful set of linocut cards for charity, created by Lilah, of King's Bruton scenes...

One of our esteemed artists, as well as art historian, in the U6^th Form, Lilah Bird, has created some fabulous linocut prints of the houses and prominent buildings at King's Bruton. The work was commissioned by the School and will hopefully serve as a reminder to Old Brutonians, as well as current pupils, what a wonderful community and setting we have at King’s. Lilah is looking to head up to Edinburgh for a degree in textiles design next year.

Seamus Harkness - Head of Art

I am an A Level Art and History of Art student at King’s, I was commissioned to produce a series of cards of the most significant buildings at King’s Bruton. All profits from the sales will be going to the school charity of the term.

I have previously explored natural dying, print making using dead stock fabric, and botanical inks and techniques, including lino printing. I understand the importance of sustainability, not as a trend, but as an ethos, and that is integral to my creative decisions. This holistic approach is at the heart of everything that I create, and I am constantly seeking to find new ways to integrate these concepts into my practice. I aspire to study textile design at university, and then interior design as a career, with sustainable practices and celebrating the wonder of the natural world, whilst also being mindful to how our decisions impact it.

To follow my ethos as a young artist, all the cards are printed on 100% sustainable paper and envelopes.

Lilah - U6^th Form, Priory House

The Art Department always fascinates prospective families when I tour them around the School, with pupils of all ages participating in a wide variety of activities. The Upper 6^th room sees our Art A Level and History of Art A Level pupils engrossed in their portfolios, and prep school pupils love hearing our 6^th Form artists explaining their work. So it come as no surprise to me that Lilah (U6^th Form, Priory House) has produced such a wonderful set of linocut school cards, and she certainly deserves her Headmaster’s Distinction. I look forward to using Lilah’s cards over the coming two terms.

Ian Wilmshurst - Headmaster

The cards are blank inside for you to write your own message. Packs of 6 are available for each House (£7.50 each), and a pack of 11 of all the designs (£15.00 each). You can order and pay online, and you will be emailed when your order is ready to collect.

Click here to order packs of the cards

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