Tell Us A Story..

About

This is the first exhibition focused on illustration and animation that the Gerald Moore Gallery has curated, and each work has been selected by students aged 11-16 from Eltham College, for their ability to spark imagination and delve into other worlds.

A selection of artists were researched by Curator Ruth Borthwick, to be shortlisted by students at Eltham College, each sent in images and film that responded to the title, ‘Tell us a story...’ with 20 invited to exhibit from this selection process.

Students were asked to consider how each image had a narrative within the work that captured their interest.

Quote from Year 7 student: ‘I was looking for works that were magical, intriguing and colourful. I kept thinking, which really tells a story.’

This exhibition will begin a series of celebrations for the Gerald Moore Gallery's 10-year anniversary in 2022. The gallery was made possible by the generous contribution of Dr Gerald Moore and is a centre for art and learning within the grounds of Eltham College. Dr Moore, himself was an avid artist and family man, and during his lifetime created a story book for his children titled, 'The Cuckoo who flew backwards' about a cuckoo who heads to Heathfield Park to sing in the spring – which was the previous home of the author and his family.

Illustrations and quotes from this book will be exhibited alongside the new contemporary works and the exhibition will coincide with storytelling and children's art and illustration workshops for the public during the February half term.