Beaumont Hill Academy pupils create powerful remembrance soldier installation for Hopetown Exhibition, sponsored by Wilsonart.
Beaumont Hill Academy in Darlington, a specialist school for children and young people with special educational needs, has brought its entire school community together to create a poignant tribute to display at Hopetown Darlington in honour of the Armed Forces
Around 300 pupils, aged 2 to 19, have contributed to a striking art installation titled ‘Remembrance Soldiers’, featuring 40 two-sided silhouettes of ‘Tommys’ – life-size representations of WWI soldiers – to mark this years Remembrance Day.
Each 1.2-metre-tall silhouette has been carefully designed by a different class. One side of each soldier is painted in dark grey to represent the sombreness and sacrifice of war. The reverse side bursts with colour, decorated with red and pink poppies, Union Jack flags, moving poetry, and uplifting messages, reflecting themes of hope, gratitude and peace.
Originally displayed on the school’s football field, the installation is now set to be showcased at Hopetown Darlington between Tuesday 4th November and Sunday 16th November, covering the period before, during and after Remembrance Day.
Hopetown’s agreement to host the display means the wider community – including national and international visitors – will now be able to engage with this reflective and inspiring tribute.