Celebrating Biodiversity, History, and Imagination: Stainless Steel Panel at Christchurch Primary School
“Artistic stainless steel panel at Christchurch Primary School highlights biodiversity, archaeology, and local history with whimsical creatures.”
I recently created an artistic stainless steel panel for Christchurch Primary School in Clifton, Bristol. The panel celebrates biodiversity, history, and archaeology, featuring a cast of creatures - owl, velociraptor, mudfish, toad, dragonfly, spider, bird, mouse, and bat - all woven together with spiderwebs, flowers, and branches. The inclusion of a velociraptor connects students to the prehistoric past, while the other creatures highlight local wildlife and the living environment, creating a playful yet educational composition.
Christ Church School has been a cornerstone of the Clifton and Bristol community since 1852, originally as separate boys and girls schools in what is now the Clifton Library. In 1967, the school moved to a larger, purpose-built facility in the square of Royal Park. Continued growth led to a major extension and refurbishment in 2014, now accommodating two forms of entry per year group.
The stainless steel panel is designed to inspire curiosity, celebrate learning, and honour the school's rich history, creating a lasting artistic feature that engages students with nature, science, and imagination.