Cranford Review 2016

On
Thursday 23rd June 2016 Cranford Community College hosted our very
first Arts and Culture Evening which this year included the annual Art,
Design and Technology Department Exhibition which showcases the exciting and
diverse work completed during 2015-2016 and celebrates the fantastic work of our
talented exam students in years 11, 12 and 13.
The range of work on display this year was outstanding with a more creative element
in 3D design, fine art and textiles reflecting the dedication and passion of our students
in producing their own work. Students, staff and parents were very impressed with the
work on display and many commented on the high standard and range of work exhibited.
During the exhibition awards were presented to students
including the prestigious Tracy Fletcher Award, created in
memory of a former Head of Art and Design. Students work
all year on different projects and the final outcomes are then
submitted to the Art Department and displayed for all to see.
Five outstanding pieces of key stage 5 artwork were
nominated by students and staff. Students voted to choose
the final five pieces of work by; Dillon Chuhan, Tania
Pereria, Raffeh Younus, Noorish Hussain and Sarah Hamza.
This year the prestigious Tracy Fletcher Art Award went to
Sarah Hamza for her powerful portrait of a freedom fighter
entitled “One Man’s Terrorist is another Man’s Freedom
Fighter”. Sarah’s art work focused on the struggles to
liberate citizens from oppression in any part of the world
and to look towards peace and a better place to live.
She wrote of her work:
“Freedom fighters do not need to terrorise a population into submission. Freedom fighters
target the military forces and the organised instruments of repression keeping dictatorial
regimes in power. Freedom fighters struggle to liberate their citizens from oppression and
to establish a form of government that reflects the will of the people. Now, this is not to
say that those who are fighting for freedom are perfect or that we should ignore problems
arising from passion and conflict. Nevertheless, one has to be blind, ignorant, or simply
unwilling to see the truth if he or she is unable to distinguish between those I just
described and terrorists. Terrorists intentionally kill or maim unarmed civilians, often
women and children, often third parties who are not in any way part of a dictatorial
regime. Terrorists are always the enemies of democracy. Luckily, the world is shaking
free from its lethargy and moving forward to stop the bloodshed”.
The award along with Art equipment was presented to Sarah as the overall winner
by Veronique Gerber, Head of School.
Thank you to everyone who attended the exhibition and to the students and
staff who worked so hard to create this wonderful work. We look forward to
the coming year with excited anticipation to see what our talent students produce.
Ruby Qureshi (Head of Faculty in Creative Arts and Technology)
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