Bolton: The Sixth form Bolton artwork installed at Peel L&P

Students at The Sixth Form Bolton were commissed by Peel L&P, Manchester to create an artwork for its reception area in the new office in Salford, with the theme of celebrating Peel's history and include archive material.

Students met with Peel's archivist who showed them newspaper articles, leaflets, design plans, maps and images of the Navvies who were working on the building of the canal.

The sixth formers combined images of the past with images of the present and what Peel stands for today.

Teacher of Art, Rob Coyle said: “The learners worked collaboratively over a number of weeks, creating a series of studies, collages and textile pieces.

Students show off masterpiece (Image: School)

“Their work was then refined, to showcase their individual skills.

“The best aspects from these pieces were then brought together, by the learners, to produce the large-scale digital collage that showcases the history and importance of the Manchester Ship Canal. 

“This was a fantastic opportunity for the students provided by the B6 Careers Team.

“The students gained great experience of real working practices, as well as the prestige of such a large piece in a very important location.

“All at Peel L&P we’re really impressed, with the managing director coming to speak to the learners too.

“Members of staff from the college also attended to support the students in their success, which the learners were appreciative of too.

“Thank you to Rob Coyle, Emily Dover and Jill Whitham, Michelle Pennington and Gillian Robertshaw who all facilitated this wonderful project.”

The second-year learners Hamaad, Gina, Katie Leigh, Tamara, Zahra, and Zakiyah, went to the offices to see their artwork installed.

The history of Peel L&P stems back to the building of the Manchester Ship Canal and their archives are full of important documents and artefacts from this time.

Phil Wilson and Stephen Wild, executive drectors at Peel L&P said: “We have been blown away by the creativity and talent of The Sixth Form Bolton’s students.

“The piece of art the students have created, captures how unique MediaCity is as a location and that it is a place that celebrates its history, heritage and community.

“The creative use and blending of different artistic techniques and skills is very symbolic of MediaCity as a destination that brings together so many creatives, innovators, and disruptors.

“We are very proud to have the piece on display in our office for every visitor to see, admire and feel inspired by.”

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