Senior students at Somersfield Academy hosted an art exhibition that marked the culmination of their “creative exploration, experimentation and artistic development”.

The work in the Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition, which opened at Rock Island Coffee last month, was initiated and developed by the S3 and S4 students over a two-year period.

It featured the final bodies of work from three students: Nico Bean, Hayden Smith and Excell Jordan. Each student presented a collection that reflected their individual artistic journey.

A spokeswoman for the school said: “Family, friends and staff gathered to experience the showcase, which included both paintings and sculptures, and to hear directly from the artists about their creative processes.

“As part of the International Baccalaureate Visual Arts programme, students are challenged to work across a range of media while developing conceptual depth and technical skill.

“The exhibition highlighted this progression, with each student curating a cohesive body of work that demonstrated not only proficiency but also a clear sense of identity and perspective.

“The Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition stands as an important milestone in the students’ academic journey and a meaningful reflection of their growth as emerging artists.”