Press Release from UAL Awarding Body and Carshalton College
Student from Carshalton College selected by UAL Awarding Body to exhibit their work at Origins Creatives 2024 in London this July. This is the second year in a row that an Art student from Carshalton College has won this prestigious accolade.
Emily Mason has been selected to exhibit their work at Origins Creatives, taking place at the Mall Galleries in July. Emily’s submission, titled Golden Lottie, influenced by artists such as Klimt, caught the attention of UAL Awarding Body’s curator, Charlie Levine, amongst over 500 submissions.
Emily said the following about her piece;
“I believe it sits well in the Art Nouveau style but at the same time has a personal link to me as an artist, as the model for my portrait is my cousin Lottie and the celestial style elements within the background are inspired by my interest in the stars and astronomy. I wanted to build up the decorative surface of the painting using mixed media and gold leaf to enhance and empower the figure’:
Annette Vigurs, the Course Leader for Art and Design at Carshalton College said the following about Emily’s work;
‘Emily’s painting ’Golden Lottie’ selected for this prestigious exhibition in London encapsulates her outstanding ability to create highly decorative inspirational pieces. She has a thoughtful and reflective approach to observing her subject matter which she deftly and sympathetically translates into her work in an innovative way. This particular piece is just one example of her inventive creative ability and impressive eye for detail’.
Origins Creatives is a free exhibition that is organised by UAL Awarding Body. This event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals in the creative sector to discover original talent and to celebrate the dedication and hard work of young creatives from across the UK and internationally. Origins Creatives provides a platform for emerging talent to be seen and celebrated, connecting them with potential collaborators, industry leaders, and a wider audience.
The exhibition highlights the exceptional work of students from centres across the UK, showcasing their talent across the UAL subject areas of Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production, Performing Arts, Entry Level 3 in Art and Design and Performing Arts, Professional Diplomas, and the Extended Project Qualification.
This year, Origins Creatives will be an in-person exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London. The exhibition will launch with an invite-only opening night on 16 July at 6pm. It will be open to the public from 17 – 20 July, alongside an online showcase.
The exhibition will showcase selected work created by students from entry level and levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 across all subject areas. You can expect to see a diverse range of painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, fashion and more.
Exhibition opening times for the public:
Wednesday 17 July, 10am – 5pm
Thursday 18 July, 10am – 5pm
Friday 19 July, 10am – 5pm
Saturday 20 July, 10am – 5pm
Address: Mall Galleries, The Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AS
If you are interested in attending this event, please book your ticket >> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/origins-creatives-2024-tickets-914652890417
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University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist art and design university, comprising six renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
