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Artists create Jumbo image
Dozens of art and design students from Colchester Institute took on a Jumbo-size project for The Big Draw Festival.
After climbing Colchester’s iconic Jumbo tower, the Level 2 Art students were inspired to create a piece of art for the annual national event.
In the shadow of Jumbo, student artists from Colchester Institute were allocated a square from a photograph of the Grade ll* listed building to interpret. The individual sections were then taped together on the pavement to reveal a giant image of the disused water tower.
Tutor Liberty Brusaferro said:
“The theme of this year’s The Big Draw is Drawn Together, so I am delighted that together the students were able to collectively celebrate Jumbo and encourage passers-by to see the building from a new perspective and also, hopefully, get drawing. This was an invaluable opportunity for our students who not only developed their observational skills, but also created work that connects them to an important part of Colchester’s heritage.”
Joseph Rawlings, Programme Manager for The Jumbo Project, whose work is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said:
“We are delighted to have been able to support the development of these artists. As part of our support for local educators through our Teachers’ Network, we are sharing Jumbo’s history and exciting future with the young people of Colchester.
“We would love to hear from teachers who want to get involved in our education programme.”