Mycorrhizal: An Exhibition of Private and Professional Creative Practice 

Repton School was proud to host Mycorrhizal, a special exhibition showcasing the private and professional creative practice of artists, designers, and makers whose journeys have been shaped by the inspirational former Head of Art Jeremy Bournon (1987-15). Marking a decade since his retirement from a distinguished career in Art education and an extraordinary 46 years in the classroom – Jeremy returned as both curator and subject of this unique event.

The exhibition brings together an eclectic body of work from former students and colleagues across the five schools in which Jeremy taught. Their contributions span a remarkable range of disciplines, including architectural and product design, fashion, ceramics, painting, photography, poetry, scientific models, sculpture, writing, music, and sound installation. Each piece reflects the lasting influence of Bournon’s encouragement and his belief in nurturing creativity at its roots.

Jeremy describes the exhibition’s title as a metaphor for his life’s work: “Mycorrhizal fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with tree root systems, supporting growth and resilience. I thought that was the perfect metaphor for people in education, and particularly for my time teaching art.”

32 ORs who contributed work:
Alex Harold (Priory 2008-13)
Reuben Blakeman (Cross 2014-19)
Alistair Riley (Priory 1997-02)
Sophie Griffiths (Field 2003-08)
Hattie Hutchinson (Mitre 2010-15)
Jack Dickson (Brook 1988-92)
Tori Murphy (Abbey 1993-98)
Duncan Mills (Brook 1986-91)
Ludmilla Peryer (Garden 1997-00)
Fran Salisbury (Abbey 2003-08)
Elle Jackson-Cohen (Garden 2011-14)
Harold Chapman (Latham 1986-89)
Leta Bernhoeft (Field 2009-11)
Alec Farmer (Priory 2005-07)
Anna Borup (Garden 2004-09)
Adam Staples (Brook 1986-91)
Margot Sanders (Garden 2002-04)
Tom Hume (Latham 2006-11)
Charlie Jefferson (Cross 1991-96)
Chris Priestley (Latham 2009-12)
Lavinia Blackwall (Field 1995-00)
Georgia Dymock (Mitre 2011-16)
Alice Kell (Abbey 2000-02)
Ben Lawrenson (Latham 1992-97)
Charlie Cooke (Hall 1987-92)
Ruth Millington (Field 2000-05)
Edwin Hillier (School 2002-07)
Rowland Rhodes (New 1998-03)
Kelly Wilkinson (Field 1999-01)
Marina Firth (Abbey 1994-97)
Jemima Hand (Mitre 2011-15 )
Tristram Fane Saunders (Orchard 2006-11)