Optime Cara

Congratulations to Year 11 Latin and Art student, Cara, who came 2nd in the 2026 EMACT Art Competition in the KS4 category. Cara’s art is a wonderful take on this year’s brief, ‘Troy’, focusing on the fall of the ancient mythological city and the impact of the destruction.
Cara said the following about her work:
‘In this piece I wanted to capture the burning of Troy and how the real scene conflicts with the telling of the myth, as the story allows us to disconnect ourselves from the true extent of the tragedy. Above, snapshots of the tale leading up to the burning of the city are held in the smoke, the decision Paris must make between the three Goddess and the fateful Golden Apple that started it all on the left. While on the right, the Trojan War rages, Achilles and the arrow blessed by Apollo that killed him, all under Helen, who faces away from the conflict that was caused inadvertently by her. Beneath, Troy burns. A city that had withstood countless trials is now destroyed by the follies of Gods and Man.'
Optime Cara!
Mr Duncan
