The First time for Vietnam to Participate in the Big Draw –...

The First time for Vietnam to Participate in the Big Draw – The World’s Biggest Drawing Festival

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From British International School (BIS Hanoi):

The 2014 Big Draw will run from 1 October to 2 November across the UK and in twenty other countries, with 280,000 people expected to join in over 1000+ events. The Big Draw offers thousands of enjoyable, and mainly free, drawing activities which connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, illustrators – and each other. These events are for those who love to draw, as well as for those who think they can’t!

This is the first time entries for The Big Draw have been received from Vietnam. BIS Hanoi is one of the schools that make up the group of British International Schools in Vietnam a group that prides itself on its provision of quality British style international education.

The school is very excited about taking part in the Big Draw event and plans to expand on this each year. The wider community has already been involved in three of the events. To read more about the school’s events and the campaign for drawing, go to the website of The Big Draw. There are a total of six events and the school is also entering the ‘Draw your Dinner ‘competition. Ms Susan Coles is an Associate of The Big Draw and has worked for the Campaign for Drawing as a facilitator with UK secondary teachers. She will be visiting BIS Hanoi in October to support their first Big Draw event. Ms Coles will be leading talks and INSET during her visit to the school.

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Susan Coles (in the left)

Ms Coles is passionate about her love of the arts and their importance in children’s lives as well as in the wider world. You can view her work at here and see some of her photographs at here or follow her on twitter @theartcriminal.

BIS Hanoi students have also worked in collaboration with a local artist. Pham Luc is a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. He was a former Major of the Vietnam People’s Army, carrying a soldier’s pack and artist’s easel during times of conflict. With his support, the Year 11 and 12 students used the connection between cultures in conjunction with the Big Draw theme, “It’s Our World” to generate initial ideas. They produced an abundance of innovative ideas; these ideas were translated onto the lacquer boards by Hanoi based artist Pham Luc.

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British International School (Pic 5)-The Big Draw

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Pham Luc, BIS Hanoi students and their art works

British International School (Pic 7)-The Big Draw

British International School (Pic 8)-The Big Draw

Using gold leaf, metallic lacquer and traditional earth colours, students have been privileged to work alongside Pham Luc. His time, like Susan Coles’ has been voluntary, asking only for the materials required. Students and artists have learnt from each other. Pham Luc said, ‘I knew very little about British culture before I visited BIS Hanoi. I have learnt about the four different countries in the United Kingdom from talking to students about their ideas.’ In turn, students have learnt about the complex processes, media and techniques used in lacquer work.

Artist / student collaboration has resulted in the production of eight large lacquer panels, each 80cm x 160cm, and two smaller panels, 100cm x 100cm. The two smaller panels will be framed and sold at the school’s annual TET fair, with the proceeds going to local charities. The lacquer panels are in the process of being framed and it is hoped they will inspire future artists and collectors. Pham Luc is keen to promote an awareness of traditional skills and Vietnamese cultural heritage. He said he enjoyed his visit to the school and wished he could return to his school days – especially if he could attend a school like BIS Hanoi!

Allison Cargill
Teacher of Art and Design, BIS Hanoi

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British International School, Hanoi
Hoa Lan St., Vinhomes Riverside, Long Bien, Hanoi
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