Sophie D claimed the Senior Artist of the Year title for her oil-on-paper masterpiece, Lustre & Light. Sophie, whose work was Highly Commended by the Royal Scottish Academy last year, reflected on the significance of this award: "Winning this feels different from sports, which are more routine. Art is something you invest so much emotion and effort into, so it’s incredibly rewarding to be recognised. It speaks volumes about the strength of our school’s art department."
Niamh C received the newly created President’s Choice Award for her deeply personal pencil drawing, Reflections of Isla, a portrait of her twin sister. The award was personally selected by the exhibition’s president, who reportedly chose the piece within moments of viewing it.
"I’ve never entered an art competition before, so I was really surprised to win," Niamh shared. "Knowing it was picked so quickly from all the art on display makes it feel even more special."
Rounding out the trio’s success, George B was named Junior Artist of the Year for his striking still-life piece, Evening Bottles, praised for its dramatic interplay of light and shadow. George described his reaction as “elated,” adding, "I’ve never had opportunities like this before, so winning is incredibly exciting."
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Strathallan’s Head of Art, Francis Glancy, celebrated the trio’s achievements, "Winning these three major awards is an extraordinary accomplishment for Niamh, Sophie, and George. Their creativity, dedication, and exceptional skill set a high standard, inspiring not just their peers but the entire school community."
These accolades continue Strathallan’s tradition of artistic excellence. Last year, Chloe T won Senior Artist of the Year for her work Warrior, a pencil-and-charcoal drawing inspired by Ancient Greek statues she admired during a family trip to Paris.
The exhibition, including these award-winning works, is currently on display at Perth Contemporary Art Gallery until the end of December.
