Wednesday 28 June 2017

Grays School of Art Degree Show

One of the artistic highlights for me every year is the Grays Art Degree Show where graduates show their artwork in their chosen speciality; Communication Design, Contemporary Art Practice, Fashion & Textile Design, Painting, 3D Design and Commercial Photography. Every artist also has to write an artist statement about what inspired them to make their artwork and how they did that. Some statements were very well written and highly academic. The national newspaper "The Scotsman" published a review which you can read here.

Compared to previous years I thought the standard of work was exceptional! I was especially blown away by Aigita's work. Her dedication to research and experimentation and her passion for the process of creating her own material and then making beautiful sculptures with it was truely impressive.
 
Here is a selection of artworks that really stood out for me. 


Artist statement by Yvette Bathgate


Installation by Yvette Bathgate


Artist statement by Chloe Ockrim


Digitally manipulated image by Chloe Ockrim


Artist statement by Bea Meldrum


Contemporary art & poetry by Bea Meldum


Contemporary art & poetry by Bea Meldum


Artist statement by Hannah Hawkes


Print by Hannah Hawkes


Installation by Hannah Hawkes


Prints by Hannah Hawkes


Artist statement by Eleanor Cheetham


Charcoal sculpure by Eleanor Cheetham


Charcoal sculpure by Eleanor Cheetham



Artist statement by Rebecca Bisset


Shop Sign by Rebecca Bisset


Merchandise by Rebecca Bisset

Merchandise by Rebecca Bisset


Merchandise by Rebecca Bisset



Artist statement by Aigita Kalnina


Various strips of material by Aigita Kalnina


Close-up of material by Aigita Kalnina


Artwork by Aigita Kalnina


Sculpure and prints by Aigita Kalnina


Sculpure by Aigita Kalnina


Close-up of material by Aigita Kalnina


Sculpture by Aigita Kalnina


Material pieces in a lightbox by Aigita Kalnina

Sketchbook pages by Aigita Kalnina

Sketchbook pages by Aigita Kalnina

Sketchbook pages by Aigita Kalnina


Sketchbook pages by Aigita Kalnina

Sketchbook pages by Aigita Kalnina



Artist statement by Forest Napier


Fashion and fabric design by Forest Napier


Skeleton leaves by Forest Napier


Artist statement by Lucy Aitchison


Artwork by Lucy Aitchison


Close-up of bubble wrap with samples by Lucy Aitchison


Artist statement by Rowan Crawford


Digital prints on acrylic by Rowan Crawford


Artist statement by Brooke-Hayley Andrews


Mixed media painting by Brooke-Hayley Andrews

Mixed media painting with artifical grass by Brooke-Hayley Andrews


Close-up mixed media painting with artifical grass by Brooke-Hayley Andrews



Artist statement by Aimeena Dar


Mixed media painting by Aimeena Dar


Mixed media painting by Aimeena Dar


Artist statement by Annie Mulvey


Mixed media painting by Annie Mulvey


Close-up mixed media painting by Annie Mulvey


Congratulations to all students for organising such an inspirational show and good luck with the next step in your creative career!