The King's School's art community joined forces with Macclesfield solicitors Jobling Gowler to stage a charity exhibition for 'Hand on Heart'.
Around 40 pupils, art teachers and technicians showcased a stunning array of work including painting, etching, sculpture, photography and jewellery influenced by both classical and contemporary ideas.
All the artists have agreed to donate 25% of all sales to the Macclesfield Hand on Heart appeal which is aiming to raise £15,000 to provide defibrillators and the associated staff training for the 12 Macclesfield schools which currently do not have the lifesaving resources. The charity has been chosen by pupils at King's to be the recipient of all their fundraising efforts this term.
From classical portraiture with a modern twist by the stylish Michael Koropisz to city scape photography from King's Head of Art Debbie Inman to fabulously crafted charcoal depictions of Venetian canals from GCSE Grade 9 student Imogen Harker-Haigh, the art exhibition is open to the public until January 11, 2019, at the Jobling Gowler offices on Park Lane.
Jobling Gowler Managing Partner Emily Raw, whose firm last year raised over £6,000 through their art exhibitions, said: "We specialise in representing vulnerable people particularly in medical negligence work and e want our clients to come to an office that is relaxing and welcoming, not necessarily that which you would associate with traditional law firms. The charitable donation is our way of giving something back to the community and we are delighted to work in partnership with the King's School who we feel share our pursuit of excellence."
Rachel Richards Seniors Subject Teacher for Art at the King's School said: "We have some 50 students studying Art at GCSE of which between 10 and 20 go on to take the subject at A Level. Britain is the world leader in the creative industries with our students progressing to leading roles in art and design, advertising, film and TV and a whole host of stimulating and challenging roles." Rachel added: "It's not just about a natural ability to draw but learning to channel your thoughts and think creatively and we believe that is a vital life skill."
The Mayor of Macclesfield Councillor Adam Schofield, who is a professional photographer and illustrator, added: "The silk industry has given Macclesfield a wonderful creative heritage which is woven into the DNA of the town and today we have a huge number of artists and volunteers running wonderful creative projects which add so much to our community."