My practice analyses the different contexts a single or grouped 'thing' can be viewed in. That 'thing' within my work consists of discarded objects... found again. I aim to recreate journeys through the city where objects previously discarded have been encountered....
Spring Time My work is concerned with mark making and its ability to describe the world around us. Without trying to achieve complete realism or abstraction it is within a mediation of the material and the subject matter that I try to find an image. Working between...
A journey through natural form through Photography and observational illustrations Through these process' I have explored natural form, attempting to represent the relationship between plant species and their locations. This growing fascination can be attributed to...
My artwork represents the individuality within consumerism, how something that has been mass-produced can identify us as an individual. The paintings are meant to be seen as self-portraits in that they are a strong reflection of my identity as they are all my own...
Church Series For this art project I have picked a theme for this final year which are churches, I originally wasn't going to pick this theme but my fascination with the architectural stone works and the different type of churches grew inside me makes me want to...
I grew up in the 1950s. Identifying strongly with the romantic and heroic cowboys of film and screen, I longed for being 'Davey Crocket, King of the Wild Frontier'. In my twenties I lived my dream in the outback of Australia, Labrador and the Yukon in Canada. I...
Abstracting organic forms through the process of drawing, cutting, collaging, bending and colour, a whimsical view of the natural world is realised in the form of a collage installation. Influenced by artists like Dan Flavin and Joseph Albers, colour is a key factor...
Cyfres Traeth Through the South Welsh coastline there is visible beauty in the natural forms of organic structures that provide us with abstract shapes and unique creations. The characteristic of this location provides us with a habitat that is forever changing, this...
Process based paintings are centred around chance and instinct to create ambiguous formations and shapes. The images should be considered as stand-alone or self-informing; this potentially causes uncertainty as to what one can discover within the formations. At this...
Mind over movement Movement is something the human body has to be able to do to achieve anything, without movement we wouldn't be able to complete the simplest of tasks that we perform daily and manage with ease, it's the mind that controls it. It is the link between...
My inspiration comes from St Marys Well Bay. It's somewhere I have always had a connection, which inspired me in my own practice. I have used several memories from this place and created a series of prints that connects them altogether as one. The printing technique I...
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I am a habitual hoarder. Objects that embody conflicting qualities fascinate me. These are often durable industrial objects with clearly defined purposes and features, which having been used and discarded are redolent with the patina of use and abandonment. I am drawn...
My artwork is focused around the creation of new subjective realities from external stimuli such as books and films, combined with fragments of dreams, memories and meditations on the subconscious. Reading into psychoanalytical case studies of Laing, Jung and Freud as...
'The birth of the reader must be ransomed by the death of the author' - Roland Barthes I'm interested in Authorship over artwork and feel that by pushing a portrait to the point it is unrecognisable I have protected my authorship over the work by keeping the concept a...
My work explores the perception of reality and the relationship between our conscious and unconscious mind. My interest in the mind means I have been drawn towards the figure. For me, portraying a figure turns my attention inward, to the internal being. A face and a...
I used to work as a gardener in Bute Park. As I got used to the area I was working in, the more I started to see my own version and reality of the park. The river Taff, which flows through the park, provided great interest and attraction for me, this, became my...
I use paint as a tool to take ownership over an image. Working with photographs of familiar places, I manipulate the surface to challenge the viewer's preconceived ideas of perception and space. Painting over prints of my past paintings challenges my practice, so that...
This set of work is inspired from my scuba diving experiences. When I dive I witness fantastic and unusual 'life forms'. Somewhere between the dive and the dry land there is a collision in my subconcious between fantasy and reality. I explore, and translate the...
Developing an interest in digital photography, I explored the themes of women and empowerment in my work, inspired by artists such as Helmut Newton. My work focused on the way women are portrayed in the media and in pornography. Inspired my the social issue of Revenge...
The Heritage Coast Most people adhere to the normal format of photographic albums to record passing memories. As an art practitioner my initial idea did not begin with the said album but with a number of holiday postcards. This progressed into an ongoing record of...
The Narrative within a singular image holds significance within my work. Working with family/ everyday snaps, I select those which hold something more than the average domestic photograph; images that rest somewhere between the joyful or comical, and the unnerving....
Cadmium Yellow My practice investigates a dialogue between person and space, object and context, or artist and studio. By engaging with work and space in a more curatorial role, I begin to explore notions of being an artist, an art enthusiast and an observer. Through...
Identifying a Form My current practice fragments and reconstructs the face. I distort what we recognise as a primary form of nature, to challenge what we preconceive as human identity. We perceive what is known as 'identity' by studying the face, and my desire has...
My practice is an exploration and understanding of natural forms, and the dexterity of paint itself. It fuses a range of influences from organic and anatomical subjects, in order to create something visceral and rooted in abstraction, as well as a tribute to the...
My practice is inspired by seeing the patterns created by nature and how they contrast with man-made shapes. I have explored a way to merge them together to create a new dynamic between the two, and how we interpret them. In doing this I have developed a way of...
Paper Stack Due to entering a systematic environment in relation to the loss of my family, difficulties in identity, and progression from childhood into adulthood from age 15, the Care System features heavily within my work. I have a keen interest in the on-going...
I'm inspired by the diversity and dissimilarity of imagination and how personality transfers into creativity. These works are a construction that reflects my imagination, combined with other peoples. Initially, I gave a selection of individuals an assortment of images...
It is important in my work that the materials I use are not disguised, and I choose them for the qualities that they already possess. I extend the making process by deconstructing the wood, and then reforming it into a new beam of intricately placed components,...
Super Fanny Lucie Alexander is a young artist who explores the ideas of feminism in her conceptual and performative artwork, focusing on the relevance of feminism in the twenty-first century. Strong feminist influences throughout her life have led her to make work...
Grandpa's Keys I found an old tin of keys among the remaining possessions when clearing out my grandparent's home. Most of their uses long forgotten, yet kept safe by my Grandpa from those who might throw out the clutter. I have chosen to give them a new purpose by...
Microcosm Series Through combining my interest of organic structures found in nature, with my tendency to become immersed in thoughts, I have created a series of prints which reflect my subconscious. The process of collagraph printing allows me to construct these...
A Fleeting Moment Jessica grew up in Bridgend, a town surrounded by the rural valleys. She takes inspiration from her local landscape, pairing this with the rich indulgent style of Victorian and Edwardian decoration to create delicate, and embellished pieces. Jessica...
Organic Matter Abigail has always been intrigued with surface textures. Due to being deaf, her other senses have been heightened especially touch. Ever since she took up macro photography she tended to observe life more and look at a scene in greater detail. Due to...
The Beauty of Unspoken Gesture 'The philosopher's gaze is drawn to what is most invisible and practices what is unseen. It is not about the walls that contain; it's about what is played out inside and outside'. - Chinese philosopher, Laozi. Claire's inspiration comes...
Soul Fly Coming from a fine art background, Rebecca's work is a balancing act between concept and the overall aesthetic. She throws contorted forms in porcelain that become a metaphor for various human conditions; the exterior reflecting the physical and the interior...
Sophie's practice is an on-going exploration of the object and the vessel, in both the contexts of sculpture and functional ceramics. Her work moves between the boundaries of art and design, challenging our preconceptions and understanding of contemporary ceramics....
2nd 3rd and 4th The placement of objects and materials within a situation affect one another creating the potential of chance. Action takes place altering a simple form, creating a new potential. Revealed through the consequence, the effects allow the understanding of...
Three Score and Ten, But Never a Child Scott thinks through making. His work is a celebration of the creative process and elevation of the identity of the individual. He takes inspiration from the human form and how it interacts with an object. Through interaction...
Abbie works directly from the unconscious, through colour she is able to express energy, dreams, thoughts, moods, the inner world and other inner forces. Not just painting a picture on a vessel, however an event, a gesture of liberation from value... capturing a...
Suspended Memory Louise Canciani creates ceramics, in response to experiences had. Visiting the derelict Spode Factory, Stoke on Trent became a starting point in the research and development of her final exhibition piece. Decay, time passing, creating an identity...
Association Lucy technical method of creating her ceramic pieces is by using porcelain slip with added commercial stains. By firing her pieces at different temperatures she is able to create a wide variation of colours within her work. Lucy enjoys the sense of play...
It's All Narrative This series of work is inspired by Staffordshire Flatbacks which typically depict stories. I play with the composition of the traditional slip cast replicas to give the pieces a new story. Narrative is key. The aim is to evoke the imagination of the...
Elusive Self Loretta's work stems from her fascination with the female form and the elusive nature of one's inner self, connectivity between body and clay is imperative. Loretta's work is subjective to the viewer, it is important within her practice to evoke reactions...
Cube SeriesJamie attempts to explore themes of form and function. His recent cube series looks at the use of common functional elements such as lids and spouts and experimenting with the use and placement of them. An item can be changed simply by its placement and its...
Hybrid Sea CreaturesKathryn's work draws on the adult's perception of wariness of the unknown and possible dangers, alongside a child-like fascination, reminiscent of hunting through rock pools or visiting natural history museums. She hopes for a personal connection...
Cabinet of Curiosity I am a ceramic artist, who specialises in observing details and pattern within pieces that would otherwise have been discarded. From this I go on to create pattern and collections within the realm of cabinets of curiosity. I cast with porcelain to...
"The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration" " - Claude Monet Nature has always been at the forefront of Samantha's inspiration. That burst of life and energy you experience when you walk through a bed of flowers or meadow are elements in...
Vessels are necessities and always have been. To provide to such basic human needs is a hugely motivating and an exciting prospect for Gayle. To express this she tries to make vessels that feel honest, simple and understated. In terms of how to address the legacy and...
Scarred/Sacred'Scarred/Sacred' is an exploration of mixed cultural heritage and how it forms an integral part of who you are, even though it is not always visible from the surface. The various markings depict an abstraction of African tribal body painting and...