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2024年9月20日，佛山霍利斯隆重举办了霍利斯画廊（The Holles Gallery）的盛大开幕仪式。霍利斯画廊是学校发展历史上的一个重要里程碑，并逐步发展成为创意和艺术表达中心。
画廊展示了学校对艺术的重视和长远愿景，提供了一个专门的空间，供学生、教师和本地艺术家展示他们的作品，借此促进艺术与文化的交流与对话。画廊首展——映象沉思呈现了我们新任艺术老师内 Nemanja Jovanovic 的艺术作品。
映象沉思
艺术与文化的对话
在《映象沉思》画展上，Mr Jovanovic 的作品引导观众们踏上一场发现自我与探索内心平静的旅程，并反思自我，尝试在现代生活的纷繁复杂中寻找宁静。
他的作品灵感源于他的塞尔维亚文化根源，以及他在中国生活中受到的文化影响。谈到这次展览的意义，Mr Jovanovic说道：
Mr Jovanovic
艺术老师
我非常激动，也很感激能够在这个全新的画廊中，向学生、家长、同事以及佛山的广大社区展示我的艺术作品。我希望观众在欣赏作品时，能够找到内心的平静与自我。
在谈及两国的文化联系时，Mr Jovanovic 补充道：“塞尔维亚和中国都非常重视传统、文化遗产和家庭生活，这深刻影响了我的艺术视角。”
霍利斯画廊
艺术发展的平台
霍利斯画廊以英国霍利斯学校创始人埃莉诺·霍利斯夫人（Lady Eleanor Holles）命名。作为学校及社区的文化中心，霍利斯画廊为学生提供了宝贵的艺术行业体验，并促进学校与本地与国际艺术家的合作。艺术学科主任及创意艺术部门主任 Ms Hayward表示：
Ms Hayward
艺术学科主任及创意艺术部门主任
霍利斯画廊将成为学生、艺术家和艺术爱好者们分享、欣赏、学习当代及传统视觉艺术的活力空间。它也是我们学校社区与佛山、广东地区文化交流的一个重要平台。
未来一年，霍利斯画廊将呈现各种展览，包括中国画家、数字与版画艺术家以及佛山霍利斯学生作品的展览。Ms Hayward 高兴地说：“拥有一个专属画廊，能够让我们的学生获得艺术专业实践经验，并提升他们的自信心，乐于将自己的作品展示给公众。”
霍利斯画廊的使命与佛山霍利斯学校的教育理念一脉相承，致力于培养学生的创造力、合作精神和批判性思维。校长 Mrs Arden 希望将画廊打造成一个合作与创新的中心，让不同的艺术形式在这里相遇并互相激发灵感。她说道：
Mrs Arden
校长
霍利斯画廊的开幕，标志着我们学校在艺术发展上的一大进步。它为展示学生的创意与艺术表达提供了一个专属空间，同时提升了师生对艺术的欣赏和审美能力。通过这些举措，我们希望培养学生强烈的文化参与感和自豪感，丰富他们的教育体验。
霍利斯画廊的开幕为佛山霍利斯的创意发展方面带来了许多新的机遇。展望未来，这里不仅将展示当代的艺术才华，还将培养未来的艺术创意家。霍利斯画廊将成为一个充满活力的空间，让学生、艺术家和社区成员将在此共同探索艺术的前沿发展，建立深厚的文化联系。
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“映象沉思”展览将持续开放至2024年10月25日。请点击此处预约参观。
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On 20 September 2024, LEH Foshan proudly celebrated the grand opening of The Holles Gallery, marking a significant milestone in the school’s journey as a hub for creativity and artistic expression.
The gallery, a testament to the school’s commitment to the arts, provides a dedicated space for students, faculty, and local artists to showcase their work and foster creative exchange and dialogue in art and culture. The inaugural exhibition, Moments of Reflection, showcases the artwork by our new art teacher Nemanja Jovanovic.
Enjoy the video to learn more about the exhibition and our vision for the gallery.
Moments of Reflection:
Art and Cultural Dialogue
In Moments of Reflection, Mr Jovanovic offers a personal exploration of self-discovery and inner peace.
His artworks, inspired by his Serbian heritage and Chinese culture, invite the audience to contemplate their own reflections and search for tranquillity amidst the complexity of modern life. Speaking about the significance of this opportunity, Mr Jovanovic shared,
Mr Jovanovic
Art Teacher
I am very excited and appreciate the opportunity to showcase my artworks in this brand-new gallery to my students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community in Foshan. The key message is that I want the audience to find inner peace and inner self when they are looking at the artworks.
Reflecting on the cultural connections between Serbia and China, Mr Jovanovic added, “Both nations value tradition, cultural heritage, and family life, which deeply informs my artistic perspective.”
The Holles Gallery:
A Platform for Artistic Growth
Named after Lady Eleanor Holles, founder of LEH in London, The Holles Gallery serves as a vibrant cultural centre for both the school and the wider community. It offers students firsthand experience in the professional art world while fostering collaboration between local and international artists. Ms Hayward, Head of Art and Head of Creative Arts Faculty said:
Ms Hayward
Head of Art and Head of
Creative Arts Faculty
The Holles Gallery will provide a dynamic space for students, visiting artists, and art lovers to share, enjoy, and learn about contemporary and traditional visual arts. It is an important extension of our school community and the Foshan and Guangdong region.”
Over the coming year, The Holles Gallery will host a diverse range of exhibitions, including group shows featuring Chinese painters, digital and print artists, and student showcases. As Ms Hayward explained, “Having a gallery at LEH offers our students first-hand industry experience and gives them the knowledge and confidence to show their artwork to the public.”
The gallery’s broader mission aligns with LEH Foshan’s educational ethos, focusing on fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Headteacher Mrs Arden described the gallery as a vibrant hub for collaboration, where various artistic disciplines such as visual arts, performance, and multimedia intersect and inspire one another.
Mrs Arden
Headteacher
The opening of The Holles Gallery at LEH Foshan signifies a transformative step for the arts within our school community. It provides a dedicated space for showcasing student creativity and artistic expression, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts among students and staff alike. By doing so, we aim to cultivate a strong sense of cultural engagement and pride, enriching the educational experience for all students.
The opening of The Holles Gallery is just the start of a creative journey that will shape the future of LEH Foshan. As we look ahead, this space will not only showcase the talents of today but will also cultivate the creative minds of tomorrow. It will be a dynamic environment where students, artists, and the community come together, continuously exploring new artistic frontiers and forging lasting cultural connections.
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The exhibition, Moments of Reflections, is open to the public until 25 October 2024. To reserve a visit, please click here.
