Branching Out II - On The Brink
It is titled ‘On the Brink’ and includes 50 detailed paintings of animals, birds and insects at risk of extinction. It took a lot of hard work by the group to get it finished in time, but I think everyone will agree it was worth the effort.Tim, one of the artists, said ‘For such a long time you got your buzz for just an hour or so. What we did was throwaway. We even threw away our bodies. Painting is a good way of relieving anxiety and tension as well as improving communication within a group.’
Kieran, who also took part in the project, agreed. ‘Working as a team means that, when you’re down, the others encourage you. I want to go to college to do art. This has given me time to know what I want to do and get back into education. Before, I just had no structure and no routine.’
The giant jigsaw is also going on to be exhibited at Westonbirt Arboretum.
