Artist Steve Burden Inspires Students with Mixed Media Workshop

This week, we were thrilled to welcome artist Steve Burden to the Academy. Steve’s work explores themes of ancestry and heritage, with his latest project inspired by his discovery of a connection to 11th-century Norman aristocracy through DNA research. This revelation sparked his interest in land ownership and the origins of the class system - ideas that underpin his striking body of work.

Steve conducted engaging workshops with our Year 10 Art students, as well as with Year 12 Art, Textiles and Photography students. The sessions focused on self-portraits and personal or contextual environments, encouraging students to reflect on their own identity and surroundings.

Using a combination of photography, paint, knives and scrapers, students layered media to create powerful and expressive artwork. The results were incredible, with students thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and materials.

A huge thank you to Steve for sharing his time and expertise with us!

To learn more about Steve’s work, check out his website here.