Barnet student's sculpture at Royal Academy
A 17-year-old's artwork celebrating Afro hair has been selected for a prestigious national exhibition.
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A sculpture by Barnet and Southgate College student Sachelle Davis has been selected for the Royal Academy of Arts' Young Artists' Summer Show. The artwork, titled 'Roots of Resilience', is a ceramic piece that celebrates the 'complex beauty' of Afro hair and examines themes of identity, heritage, and cultural narrative. The exhibition is a platform for emerging creative talent across the UK.
Artwork's Meaning and Creation
Sachelle Davis, who is 17 years old, created 'Roots of Resilience' while studying art and design at the college's High Barnet campus. The sculpture uses form and texture to highlight both personal identity and broader cultural stories, as reported by the Enfield Dispatch. Davis stated that the work reflects on challenges faced in seeking acceptance and serves as a celebration of resilience and pride.
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Exhibition Details
The Royal Academy's Young Artists' Summer Show is an annual event showcasing the next generation of UK creative talent. Sachelle Davis's sculpture was chosen from over 25,000 national submissions. 'Roots of Resilience' is currently on free public display at the Royal Academy of Arts' Weston Studio, located in Burlington House, Piccadilly.
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