Produced at Ysgol Pentrecelyn,
Pentrecelyn, Denbighshire 1.5mx1.5m
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Stoneware ceramic wall mural. Designed and created by Neil Dalrymple and children. The mural depicts the school symbol represented by an oak tree. To the left of the tree is a herd of cattle being driven down the road by Welsh cattle drovers from the 17th & 18th centuries. The right of the tree shows the landscape and farming as it is today and includes a Welsh Black Bull.
Produced at Ysgol Wood Memorial, Saltney, Flintshire 4mx1.5m
This stoneware ceramic wall mural features the school symbol of a tree with linked chains around its base. The mural depicts the former local industry of chain and anchor making in Saltney. The dragons either side of the tree represent the red Welsh dragon to the left and the white English dragon to the right as the school is on the England/Wales border.
Produced at Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Halkyn, Flintshire 3mx1.5m
This stoneware ceramic wall mural is situated in a school located in an upland area of north east Wales. The mural is depicting the old lead mining industry and features a lime burning kiln in the foreground. It also shows the great variety of wildlife and birds that live in this area. Great crested newts are featured in the centre and are a protected species living locally in ponds.
Produced at Twywyn High School Merionethshire 3mx1.5m
Produced at Ysgol Llanfair Denbighshire 2.5mx1.5m
Produced at Ysgol MaesHyfryd Cynwyd Denbighshire 2.5m.x1.5m
Alongside producing private commissions and work for exhibitions, Neil Dalrymple has spent many years working in schools with children of all ages initially in Canada and now in North Wales and Merseyside. Neil Dalrymple's role as artist in residence has been to create a series of ceramic wall murals ranging in size from 1.2m to 7.5m wide as well as working on other sculptural projects and course work
The themes have focused on creating sculptural relief depicting local scenery, wildlife, industry as well as local mythology. The familiar and local themes of the murals help children to be inspired to participate and all of them are encouraged to give their best and take pride in their individual contributions to the completed work.