Jersey Student's Mural Goes Viral

Saturday, 4 April 2020 07:00

Bella alonsgide her sister Poppy in front of the completed mural. Credit: Pete Jones.

A Jersey student who was due to take her GCSE exams this summer has become a social media sensation after completing a marvellous mural for her sister's bedroom!

16-year-old Bella, who attends Le Quennevais school, created 'The Great Wave', inspired by Japanese artist Hokusai.

It was uploaded to Twitter just before completion by her dad Pete and has been viewed more than 1.8 million times!

My daughter who should’ve been studying for her GCSEs is currently painting a mural for her sisters bedroom. The carpet isn’t very happy but the wall is. pic.twitter.com/CgW3mPGCpW
— Pete Jones (@Pekabelo) April 1, 2020

That led to responses from across the world, including from a very proud Les Quennevais School headteacher!

Superb Bella! We may call on you to help us out with all our unfinished walls in the new school @LesQuennevaisSc Simply amazing talent! Bravo! https://t.co/HiprtdMIQC
— Sarah Hague (@SarahHagueLQ) April 2, 2020

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