As part of the first year art history module Exploring the School of Art Collections, students have the opportunity to write a small piece for this blog. This year the group decided on the theme of ‘deference’ – historical and contemporary pictures that demonstrate traditions (imaginary or real) of loyalty be it to the church, to the state, to royalty, to their communities or even within personal relationships. Each student had the opportunity to choose from a selection of prints, drawings and photographs. They only had one week to undertake some research before presenting their drafts. They all worked very hard on these projects so please take the time to view their efforts. Continue reading
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Postgraduate Show September 2018 – Some Impressions
Our Postgrads have worked hard to create this exhibition and they can be proud of what they have achieved. Here are some impressions of the show and the private view, which was on Saturday, 19th September.
The show is still open Monday, 24th & Tuesday, 25th, 10am-5pm, and Wednesday, 26th September, 10am-3pm. You’re very welcome to visit and explore the postgraduate show and the Sea Change & Discourse: Reynolds to Rego exhibitions in our public galleries! The latter are still on until Friday, 28th, 10am-5pm daily.
Alecia Jackson
Gemma Woolley
Gemma Woolley
Rachel Hannah Luxton with tutor Dr. June Forster
Megan Elsey
Megan Elsey
Alecia Jackson
Sarah Spencer
Michele Shiels
Brian Swaddling
Ellie Hall
Emily Griffin
Rachel Rea
Amelia Sellers
Carmel Reid
Carmel Reid
Emily Griffin
Kara Knowler-Davies
Claire Murray
Bronwen Pritchard
Jenny Mynett
Michele Shiels
Bronwen Pritchard
Simon Robert Tune
Kayla McInnes
Brian Swaddling
Rachel Rea
Simon Robert Tune
Jenny Mynett
Claire Murray
Simon Robert Tune
Kara Knowler-Davies
Leanne Blairs
Sarah Spencer
Leanne Blairs
Sarah Spencer
Claire Murray
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5. German Talk, 19th September 2018, School of Art
When: 19th September 2018
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Where: School of Art, room 206
Topic: ‘Powell & German Culture’
For more information about the German Talks and how to find us:
Degree Show & Postgraduate Show Opening, Saturday 19th May 2018 – A Photo Gallery
Mai Thomas (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Gemma Woolley (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Sarah Spencer (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Brian Swaddling (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Luciana Marçal Barata (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Frida Lyholm Limi (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Abi Graves (Photo: Courtesy Grace Warwick)
Rachel Rea (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Sydney Fletchter (Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Alecia Jackson (Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Sophie Long (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Anna Greenwood (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Megan Elsey (Photo: Courtesy Grace Warwick)
Sophie Lewis (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Sophie Long (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Joanna Bonarek-Gnat (Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Richard Boalch (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Joseph Coyle (Apologies for the bad quality of the photo. The reflections were unavoidable.) (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Claire Murray (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Joe Dunlop (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Raine Eaday (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Sophie Mockett (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Junko Burton (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Luciana Marçal Barata (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Grace Warwick (Photo: Courtesy Grace Warwick)
(Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Angharad Taris (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Clodagh Metcalfe (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Polina Kyprianou (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy Joanna Bonarek-Gnat)
Ellie Hall (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Kara Knowler-Davies (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Simon Robert Tune (Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Dean Mather (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Richard Boalch (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Ashley Caldwell (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Mai Thomas (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Brigitte Bailey (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Sophie Lewis (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Genevieve Wilson (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Megan Elsey (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Clodagh Metcalfe (Photo: Courtesy Paul Croft)
Heledd Grug Jones (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
(Photo: Courtesy John Harvey)
Annabelle Aston (Photo: Courtesy Grace Warwick)
Abi Graves (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Claire Murray (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Biran Swaddling (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
Emily Griffin (Photo: Courtesy Karen Westendorf)
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‘the TAKEOVER’ at the Arts Centre, 8th May 2018
The Creative Arts 3rd year curatorial team and course director Miranda Whall are very excited to welcome you to the Arts Centre Aberystwyth on Tuesday May 8th from 12.00 – 3.00 for the third 2nd & 3rd year annual student TAKEOVER exhibition.
The exhibition includes performance, installation, text, video and audio projects.
You will be greeted at the welcome desk (outside the Great Hall) by Miranda and the students with various goodies, a publication and guide map and a cup of elderflower cordial.
Please arrive for one of the guided tours at either 12.30. 1.30 or 2.30 for the 40 minute (approx) tour, you can leave the tour at any time if you cannot stay that long.
There will be a Q&A in the cinema from 3.00 – 4.00 we would be delighted if you could also join us for that.
Peter Davies: Peregrination at the School of Art Gallery, 23 November 2017 – 02 February 2018
For more information, please click here
Terry Bell Hughes- exhibition: 11 November 2017 – 21 January 2018, CERAMIC GALLERY, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Exploring the School of Art Collection – 2016
As part of the first year art history module Exploring the School of Art Collections, students have the opportunity to write a small piece for this blog. This year the group focused on our photography collection. Each student had the opportunity to choose from a selection of prints from British, American and Italian photographers active in the mid 20th century. They only had one week to undertake some research before presenting their drafts. They all worked very hard on these projects so please take the time to view their efforts.
Aberystwyth named University of the Year for Teaching Quality
Great news for AU! Read all about it here.
FOR ABER TWO – New exhibition at the School of Art Gallery: 09 August – 01 September 2017
‘A’ For Aber Two
Aberystwyth Printmakers
7 August to 1 September 2017
This exhibition is a A follow up to last year’s A for Aber. This time the focus is on Visit Wales’ theme of the ‘Year of Legends’ 2017.
Aberystwyth University School of Art Museum & Galleries 