June 2009
North East Kids Set to Reveal Aspirations Through Art
Secondary school pupils across the north east will be revealing their individual hopes for the future, as part of a campaign to bring to light the region’s hidden talent.
Hundreds of secondary pupils from first and second year are being invited to take part in a creative initiative entitled, ‘My Aspirational Self’. Sponsors, Thorpe Molloy Recruitment, will challenge the youngsters to create a self portrait which expresses how they see themselves in the future. Each self portrait may be accompanied by a written narrative. Their work will go through a selection process, with up to 50 pieces chosen for exhibition in Thorpe Molloy’s Aberdeen office.
To launch the talent hunt, Art, Guidance, and other linked teachers have been invited to an information evening on Thursday 18 June 2009 at Thorpe Molloy Recruitment. They will have the opportunity to hear more about the initiative and listen to David Henderson, Programme Leader Painting and Printmaking from Gray’s School of Art, present on different perspectives of portraiture, using examples from Gray’s esteemed collection.
Karen Molloy, Director at Thorpe Molloy Recruitment says, “As recruitment specialists, it is our business to identify talented people, but talent comes in many forms and it’s energising to be part of a project which explores the talents of young people in an artistic way. We hope to raise awareness of local artistic talent and encourage pupils to consider their personal aspirations creatively through the exhibition.
“Pupils will have the opportunity to think about where they hope to be in the future, and who they want to be – a theme which of course complements our business activities.”
Alistair Thomson, PT Art & Design, Alford Academy, who is currently seconded to support partnerships & Transitions adds, “Thorpe Molloy Recruitment has consulted with us for several months on this project to ensure that it is an arts and business initiative which has longevity, credibility and purpose. It sits well within the Curriculum for Excellence, dwelling upon capacities, principles and certain themes that are central to the new vision; challenge, personalisation and relevance are all particularly supported. This partnership puts creativity centre stage and provides an exciting opportunity for celebrating success and the promotion of individual young talent.”
Moira Milne, Head Teacher at Alford Academy, was particularly happy to see such a worthwhile link with industry: “This exciting project is an example of what we hope to see more of in the future. Partnerships put learning into context and offer benefits to all those involved. Thorpe Molloy is a dynamic company that has the vision to see the value in supporting learners as they progress to become fully active citizens who relish challenge.”
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