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LATEST EXHIBITION ‘LIGHTS UP’ VINER GALLERY

Guests who came along to the Viner Gallery this week were able to take a closer look at the work of a renowned local artist – who also happens to be a teacher at WGS.
Out of Darkness was an exhibition of work by Mr James Millichamp who has been a member of WGS’s art department since 2001. This latest exhibition follows his highly successful summer show at Wolverhampton’s Eagle Works Gallery in 2008.
As well as students, staff and parents, representatives from Wolverhampton’s arts and business communities also came along to enjoy the show.
“ As a teacher I am always looking to develop the talent of my students, and a professional exhibition held in such an incredible venue as the Viner Gallery may help to encourage and perhaps inspire students,” explains James. “It may also help students develop their own critical appraisals – but that’s a risk any artist has to take when showing their work!”
The title of his exhibition – Out of Darkness, is taken from the motto of Wolverhampton, a city in which James has lived and worked for most of his life, and it is this environment which has shaped and informed much of his work.
“This is one of a series of exhibitions that are being staged at the Viner Gallery throughout 2009,” comments John Perkins, head of art at WGS. “There is a wealth of artistic talent associated with this school which we can now properly showcase in what is a superb, professional facility.”
Out of Darkness is on at The Viner Gallery until Friday February 6th. Anyone wishing to see the exhibition should email Mark Hand on mark@wgs-sch.net.