AN up and coming artist has been recognised as one of the most exceptional young artists in the country by a prestigious organisation. Leo Bignell, of Swan Road, Beaumont, has a growing fan base for his exquisite sculptures made of cardboard and other materials. And among his admirers is the Royal Society of British Artists. The society has named the 18-year-old as one of the 20 most exceptional candidates in its Star Students competition. The piece selected from Leo’s portfolio for online display by the society, and at its prestigious Mall Galleries in London’s St James’, is Samurai. Leo, who is an upper sixth form student at St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, was put forward by the Arts Society South East Suffolk after his Samurai sculptures were seen at the Anna Airy Award Exhibition in November 2019.
AN up and coming artist has been recognised as one of the most exceptional young artists in the country by a prestigious organisation. Leo Bignell, of Swan Road, Beaumont, has a growing fan base for his exquisite sculptures made of cardboard and other materials. And among his admirers is the Royal Society of British Artists. The society has named the 18-year-old as one of the 20 most exceptional candidates in its Star Students competition. The piece selected from Leo’s portfolio for online display by the society, and at its prestigious Mall Galleries in London’s St James’, is Samurai. Leo, who is an upper sixth form student at St Joseph’s College, Ipswich, was put forward by the Arts Society South East Suffolk after his Samurai sculptures were seen at the Anna Airy Award Exhibition in November 2019.