For Year 7 pupil Nara, painting is more than just a component of the Art curriculum, it is a true passion. Her recent work, a large-scale painting using the impasto technique, demonstrates a level of skill and creativity well beyond what is typically expected at her age. Nara combined brushwork with palette knife techniques, using the impasto method to apply paint thickly, a style rarely attempted on this scale in year 7.

When asked about her painting, Nara shared with modesty: “I used different colours and mixed them to create special effects and texture in the painting. I just really like how it looks and its texture, especially with the impasto technique. It’s about getting things right and making the painting feel real.”

Nara’s painting has already reached a level typically expected from pupils preparing for their IGCSEs, according to Mr Michael Cooper, Director of Art. 

This was an extension task that Nara chose to pursue independently, further demonstrating her talent and dedication. Our pupils are encouraged to take on challenging projects, particularly those that push the boundaries in terms of scale and material. 

When a pupil shows a strong aptitude for art, we aim to equip them with the right skills and opportunities to help them grow and excel further. This also reflects the personalised approach to education at Brighton College Vietnam.

As a British school in Vietnam, we deliver a British curriculum, but we also embrace and celebrate the richness and vibrancy of Vietnamese culture. It’s this fusion – the rigour of British education and the soul of Vietnamese artistry – that sets our programme apart.