Edgware artist ends week at Queen Elizabeth’s School, delivers workshops
Simran Kumar, who moved from physics to full‑time art, ran year‑nine, GCSE and A‑Level workshops and gave a lunchtime lecture during his week‑long residency.
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Barnet Post reported that Simran Kumar, an artist whose studio is in Edgware, completed a one‑week residency at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, on 18 October 2026. During the placement he delivered year‑nine, GCSE and A‑Level workshops and presented a lunchtime lecture to pupils.
Artist’s background
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Kumar studied physics before choosing a full‑time career in visual art, the article noted. He said his scientific training helped shape his approach to colour and composition, and that moving from physics to art gave him a broader perspective on creative problem‑solving.
Residency programme
The residency schedule included practical workshops for three key student groups. Year‑nine participants explored basic drawing techniques, GCSE students worked on developing a personal visual language, and A‑Level pupils examined how cultural narratives can inform contemporary practice. A lunchtime lecture complemented the hands‑on sessions, focusing on experimentation and the habit of creativity.
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““Creativity is a habit. It is not just a job title.””
Simran Kumar, artist
Pupils’ experience
Students watched Kumar develop a painting inspired by the Hindu story of Krishna and Arjuna, observing the work evolve from sketchbook to canvas. The article said pupils also saw examples of his earlier Christian‑inspired pieces, giving them a view of how an artist can move between cultural influences.
Future of the programme
Queen Elizabeth’s School indicated it will assess the impact of the residency and consider hosting further artist‑in‑residence schemes. No specific timetable was given, and the school has not announced any additional participants at this stage.
Questions this report answers
+What activities did Simran Kumar lead during his residency?
He ran separate workshops for year‑nine, GCSE and A‑Level students, each focusing on different stages of artistic development, and delivered a lunchtime lecture that emphasized experimentation and the habit of creativity, according to Barnet Post.
+How long did the artist‑in‑residence programme last?
The residency lasted one week, concluding on 18 October 2026. The school scheduled the workshops and lecture within that single‑week period, as reported by Barnet Post.
+What message did Simran Kumar give pupils about creativity?
Kumar told pupils that creativity is a habit, not merely a job title, and that it can help anyone excel in any chosen career. He presented it as a transferable skill that benefits all professional paths.
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