18 March 2025
Laura, Year 11 art scholar
Woldingham art scholars visited the National Portrait Gallery on Friday 14 March to see an exhibition of the work of Edvard Munch, best known for his iconic art series, The Scream. One of the central themes of the exhibition was Munch’s profound exploration of human emotions, particularly his fascination with death and love, which is what inspired the lovely portraits of his family and friends on display.
Alongside the vibrant colours of the oil paintings, the exhibition also showcased many of Munch’s black and white lithographs. These monochromatic works delved into Munch’s inner emotional turmoil. As he famously said, “Art comes from joy and pain, but mostly from pain.”
Throughout the day, we engaged in close observation and documentation of Munch’s works, creating our own sketches. This hands-on experience improved our observational skills and techniques, allowing us to produce a series of portraits and figures that truly showcased our skills. It was a valuable learning experience about how the depths of human feelings are portrayed through art.
