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AN up and coming artist has been recognised as one of the most exceptional young artists in the country by a prestigious organisation. Leo Bignell, of Swan Road, Beaumont, has a growing fan base for his exquisite sculptures made of cardboard and other materials. And among his admirers is the Royal Society of British Artists. The society has named the 18-year-old as one of the 20 most exceptional candidates in its Star Students competition. The piece selected from Leo’s portfolio for online display by the society, and at its prestigious Mall Galleries in London’s St James’, is...

Published: 9:45 AM January 30, 2021    St Joseph's College, Ipswich student Leo Bignell has been named as a 'rising star' in the art world for his cuts outs made from cardboard and other materials - Credit: St Joseph's College Meet Leo Bignell - the Ipswich student who is making a name for himself as one of the UK's most talented artists for his "painstaking" cardboard cut outs. The St Joseph's College upper sixth former, who lives in Beaumont, Essex, spends hours working on his stunning creations, which look as if they could be made from metal but are in fact as light as a feather.