JIS Exhibition Displays Students' Talents
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - Jerudong International School (JIS) is hosting an art and design technology exhibition that was officially opened last night at the Empire Hotel and Country Club.

The exhibition features a variety of work; such as paintings, prints, drawings, ceramic pieces and three-dimensional designs, contributed by JIS students from the Faculty of Art and Design and the Faculty of Design and Technology, ranging from the ages of five to 18.

Present as the guest of honour to officiate the event was the Ambassador of the United States of America to Brunei, Mr Emit Skodon.

This is the seventh annual art and design technology exhibition held by the school, the largest yet in the history of JIS with over 100 works on display.

Students, parents, teachers and dignitaries viewing the exhibition were highly impressed by the talents of the students.

The exhibition also saw JIS Year 10 students from the Food Technology faculty preparing treats for the visitors.

Mr Justin Harris, Head of Design and Technology at JIS, spoke on the exhibits, which celebrate the achievements of some of the young artists and designers at JIS.

He highlighted that the exhibition was the culmination of many months of hard work by the students.

Meanwhile, Mr Skodon applauded the students for their creativity and talent. Fourteen-year old Maria Grace Koh, whose oil painting titled "Night Fever" is one of those selected to be displayed during the exhibition, told the Bulletin that she was inspired to do the painting due to her passion for dancing.

She has always had an interest in design since her childhood and would like to immerse herself in the performing arts or fashion design when she completes her studies.

Members of the public who wish to view the exhibition can visit the Empire Hotel and Country Club at Level 1, Main Atrium. The exhibition will be on until June 28. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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