St George's Student's Artwork Chosen for Prestigious London Biennale

St George's student, Athena (L6), has achieved extraordinary recognition at the World Art Exhibition in Dubai, culminating in her selection for the prestigious 2025 London Art Biennale.

As the youngest exhibitor in Dubai, Athena presented seven works, with three pieces acquired by collectors and one special artwork reserved for the London Biennale in July—a distinguished honour for such a young artist.

Beyond her artistic success, Athena supported Japanese and Korean artists with translation assistance and was featured in a Dubai television interview highlighting her work.

The entire St George's community is immensely proud of Athena's accomplishments, which reflect both her exceptional talent and the school's commitment to nurturing artistic excellence. 

Athena shares her personal reflections:

"At the World Art Dubai Exhibition, I presented seven works, including Silent Scream — a piece without words, yet charged with an overwhelming emotional intensity. Fear, oppression, and helplessness resonate in its stillness. I watched as visitors paused in front of it, their lingering gazes silently confirming that the painting had spoken to them.

Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of exhibiting at the Qatar International Digital Art Festival, as well as in Georgia, Tokyo, and Rome. These opportunities have taught me that the true power of art lies not in where it originates, but in its ability to reach across boundaries and speak to the soul.

In Dubai, I was interviewed by local television. I didn't offer grand statements — only that each painting is, for me, a quiet journey of self-discovery and introspection.

When Silent Scream was officially selected for the 2025 London Biennale, what I felt was not loud celebration, but a quiet sense of being understood. That moment alone made the entire journey worthwhile.

I am deeply grateful to St George's for nurturing my growth, and especially to my art teachers, Mr Hogarth and Mr Stewart. Their constant encouragement to "think more deeply" helped shape not only my artistic vision, but also my understanding of what it means to express something true — to create not just with technique, but with thought and feeling.

For me, art is the act of being gently heard by the world, even in silence."