This November, Morley College London proudly presents Inspired By London – an exciting online showcase of London-themed creative works.
Inspired by London celebrates the creativity of students and tutors from our centres in Waterloo, North Kensington, Chelsea, and Stockwell.
The campaign features art forms including fine art, sculpture, printmaking, stained glass, photography, and performance – such as dance, drama, classical and popular music and creative writing.
Get involved!
We’re calling on all Londoners to take part! Share your own London-inspired artworks or performances throughout November by tagging
Instagram: @morley_college
X: @morleycollege
Facebook: @morleycollegelondon
and using the hashtag #InspiredByLondon.
Join a celebration of the city’s influence on generations of artists, writers, performers, designers, and creatives. Your contributions will help showcase how London inspires Morley!
What to capture?
Whether it’s jewellery, artwork, design, writing, or performance – think about how the following themes connect to your experience of the city:
- London’s diverse food culture
- The many cultures that call London home
- Artists, writers and musicians inspired by London life
- The history of your neighbourhood
- The city’s architecture, skyline, parks and urban landscapes
- London’s iconic transport and traffic
- A walk through your favourite part of the city
- London’s theatres, museums and galleries
Student showcase
Bronze pour at Pelham Hall
Stained glass window piece by Allan
‘Inspiring London’ written, performed, recorded and mixed by students in 2nd year Music Production.
Japanese card making
This poem was collectively written and translated by the students of Spanish Stage 5 Conversation in November 2018. Revised and improved by current students of Spanish Proficiency Conversation in October 2024.
Inspired by London screenprint design by Sophie Mugridge White
Prints below by Sheila Hearsum from the Beginners & Intermediate printmaking course.
Silkscreen Printing
Caroline Palmer – Skinning the Cat
Kate Wilson ‘Total Rubbish’ exhibition
Click here to read Seven Interesting Facts about London’s Magnificent Seven Victorian Cemeteries by Robert Smith.
What’s on?
The Inspired By London campaign will be brought to life through a variety of exciting events and exhibitions:
Total Rubbish by Kate Wilson: Starting with a showcase at the Morley Gallery, this exhibition of recent works by South London artist and educator Kate Wilson explores the everyday urban landscape through paintings and drawings of both natural and manmade objects. This exhibition will run until 21 November.
Penny Lecture – Inspired by the Restless City: Kate Wilson will also deliver a Penny Lecture on 8 November discussing how London inspires her creative process.
Share your work!
If you’re a student at Morley, we’d love to see your work featured as part of the campaign. The Morley communications team will be photographing selected works from students throughout the month. To participate please contact the communications team at communications@morleycollege.ac.uk.
