A mosaic wall was commissioned by Foundry College to remember their inspirational head teacher, Jay Blundell, who died in January 2021.
Jay was described as ‘truly amazing’ and inspired students at Foundry to find their path.
Thanks to The Arts Society Wokingham, a talented community artist, Joanna Dewfall was commissioned to work with students and staff to create a mosaic that captured Jay’s spirit and ethos.
Entitled ‘Never Assume,’ the mosaic illustrates her belief in the students to achieve their goals within the supportive environment she led.
The students and staff suggested the motifs that most represented Jay such as the jay bird at the centre and the two cats representing her love of nature and her cats’ Sebastian and Montgomery.
Her sense of humour and fun is remembered in the 99 ice-cream which she loved. Joanna enabled both students and staff to contribute in a hands-on manner helping to create the mosaic, so they felt fully involved in the project and she completed the panel in her workshop before it was placed into the wall space at the entrance to Foundry College.
The Arts Society Wokingham has worked in partnership with Foundry College for a number of years and is delighted to have supported the project.
Chair Alison Sanders said: “This is a beautiful mosaic and a fitting tribute to a much-loved head teacher.”
Sue Bryant
