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Last term, the new Art room in the Innovation Centre at BISP became home to Human Imprint, the final exhibition of our Year 13 IB Visual Arts students. This annual event marked the culmination of two years of creative growth, experimentation and personal reflection. With over 130 artworks on display, the exhibition featured an inspiring range of media, including painting, sculpture, animation, photography, VR and mixed media installations.
Each student curated their own space, inviting viewers into deeply personal worlds shaped by memory, emotion, identity and global issues. The exhibition was opened by guest artists Juffy Joob and Soon Papan and featured performances from IB Music students. It was a celebration of more than just artistic technique. It was a testament to voice, vision and the courage to explore meaningful themes through art.
At BISP, the IB Visual Arts programme encourages students not only to master technique, but to develop their artistic voice. This year’s cohort did just that, producing work that was powerful, original and thought-provoking.
We are proud of every student for their depth, honesty and creativity. The exhibition may have concluded, but its message and impact remain with us. You can watch an interview with some of the students or read about the students’ work below:
Meet the Artists: Student Rationale Highlights
Each student also prepared a personal curatorial rationale to accompany their exhibition. These statements offer insight into their inspirations, creative process and key themes.
Ada
Ada explores control and freedom through sculpture, illustration and digital media. Her work moves from internal conflict to spiritual release, asking how we confront constraint.
Alisa
Inspired by music, Alisa’s work traces a journey of healing from trauma to empowerment. Her pieces are emotionally charged, turning personal experience into visual storytelling.
Ava
Ava’s pieces explore biophilia and the emotional pull of nature, blending memories of Switzerland with photography, ceramics and pressed flowers to express a longing for connection.
Biw
Drawing from Buddhism and her own mental health journey, Biw’s exhibition explores spirituality, inner transformation and emotional energy through painting, sculpture and animation.
Duana
Duana reflects on life in Nepal through powerful mixed media. Her textured works honour the resilience and beauty of her community while raising awareness of daily hardship.
Layla
Layla addresses inequality and poverty in Phuket, using vibrant colours and natural elements to spotlight resilience in underrepresented communities.
Lily
Lily’s exhibition explores cultural identity through architecture, using global motifs and intricate details to guide viewers through a visual timeline of evolving structures.
Lisa
Lisa’s work focuses on the spiritual bond between humans and nature, especially the ocean. Her multimedia exhibition urges reflection on our responsibility to protect the natural world.
Lola
Lola celebrates powerful women and the complexity of self-discovery. Inspired by figures like Frida Kahlo and Chantawipa Apisuk, she explores themes of identity, body image and voice.
Mila
Mila’s pieces capture emotional strain and modern disconnection. Through sculpture, photography and drawing, she examines how stress and habits affect our mental wellbeing.
Thammatida
A tribute to marine life, Thammatida’s work highlights the urgency of ocean conservation through delicate sculptures and detailed drawings inspired by her time in Phuket.
Zhysha
Blending architecture with emotion, Zhysha reflects on her move from London to Phuket, using her exhibition to tell a story of identity, displacement and growth.
Zimya
Zimya’s exhibition reinterprets the Seven Deadly Sins as human experiences. Through sculpture, animation and VR, she examines the emotional weight we all carry.