An opportunity to see and appraise the work of young emerging artists - full time BA undergraduate students in the Fine Art and the Visual and Performing Arts programmes. The exhibition is curated and organised by the students themselves.

This is an opportunity to see and appraise the work of 26 young emerging artists who are BA undergraduates in their second year of the Fine Art Painting course. The exhibition is curated and organised by the students themselves, each having incredibly individual styles and covering a varied range of mediums including oils, spray paints, acrylics, model making and found objects.

The show explores the experimental aspects of today’s young artists, producing a truly eclectic array of contemporary painting,in a field where anything goes. Expect to see a huge variety of work and subject matter with everything from figurative and landscape pieces to more abstract and expressionist works. An assortment of influences can also be seen from graffiti to renaissance through to fashion and horror. This medley of work produces an exciting example of the young up and coming painters that are evolving through Brighton with a diverse and challenging out-look towards painting.

This will be an exhibition with a difference – the students will be displaying themselves.

The strange title of this exhibition was suggested bya student whose first language is Japanese. He had noticed that in English the suffix '–ing' indicates a continuous, present action: talking, making, etc. And that's what this exhibition is going to be about. For one week the second level of CFAP will transfer to the gallery in an intensified form. The staff and students will all be there all the time,
making and discussing work, having seminars on critical and theoretical practice, screening films and video work – everything that normally happens on the course will be there, and visitors to the gallery are welcome to participate.

If anyone feels that a contemporary fine art course is mysterious or puzzling, here's a chance to find out exactly what goes on, and also to hear and meet some very special visiting speakers, including some well-known artists, critics and curators.

"As a critical course", said their spokesperson Johanna Stevenson, "we learn to question all the conventional habits of the art world. We didn’t just want to have a show of paintings and sculpture. This is one of the best fine art courses in the U.K. – two of our graduates have won the Turner Prize – yet many people don’t know what happens on a course like this. They probably think we do life drawing all day. So, for a week, the course – at least the second year of it – will be held in the gallery, rather than behind closed doors in the studios and lecture rooms, and visitors can join in."

From the 8th to the 12th of February, all aspects of the course will take place in the gallery: making work, reviews of work by staff and fellow students, lectures, seminars, tutorials, screenings of films and video. A specially-designed environment will be colour-coded to demonstrate how theory and practice interact throughout the three levels of the Honours Degree course. Past graduates, including the 2002 Turner Prize winner Keith Tyson, have been invited to come and talk about their experience after University. Also expected to attend are artists, critics, curators, collectors and writers. One guest is a Professor of Philosophy, demonstrating the breadth of disciplines covered in contemporary art education. Another is an Afro-Colombian sculptor, showing that art is one form of globalism that the students can welcome.

Says student Tim Smith, "It’s rather a daunting prospect to lay ourselves open like this, and no-one knows quite what the reaction of the public will be. But if it helps to reduce the mystery around modern art and art education, it will be worth it."

Of course the work of the students will be on show, but some of it will be completed – or perhaps not completed – while the exhibition is in progress, and comments and criticism from the public may influence how the work turns out. Some visitors might like to try their hand themselves, and risk critique, favourable or otherwise, from the students and staff. A timetable for the week is at present being finalised, and anyone who wants a copy should email "–ing" to cfapcfap@yahoo.co.uk Telephone information can be obtained on 01273 643097, or fax 01273 643012.

If you visit the University of Brighton Gallery from the 8th to the 12th February, the people of the Critical Fine Art Practice course will certainly be present, but hopefully not too tense!

A variety of works featuring video/audio installations, dance for camera, screen work, installation performance, live art and interactive performance work.

This exhibition will introduce new work by the internationally renowned artist that has not been seen in the Uk and will precede her exhibition at the Barbican, London in the autumn of 2005.

Lucy Orta’s work examines the social bonds within communities and the relationship between individuals and their environments, alerting us to new kinds of relationships and responses to the challenges of contemporary urban life. In the early 90s, she began a series of projects that combined architecture, fashion and social activism. These works took the form of "survival kits" that were both playful and practical, as well as portable shelters for emergency situations. For her "Body Architecture" series she created refuge suits and tents, which people were invited to wear or use in participative exhibitions/performances.

Orta is currently the first Rootstein Hopkins chair of fashion at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London and has exhibited internationally including exhibitions in Sydney, Vienna, Venice, Johannesburg and Tokyo.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Grand Parade, Brighton

HEAD ‘TURNING’ GRADUATES
What do Turner Prize winners Rachel Whiteread, Keith Tyson and Alison Lapper, the Brighton artist (who’s figure was the subject for Mark Quinn’s Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth Project) have in common? They are all former graduates of the University of Brighton.

Burt, Brill & Cardens’ University of Brighton Graduate Show prides itself on showcasing the hottest talent outside of London, attracting over fifteen thousand visitors each year. The five-day cultural extravaganza takes place in early June and is a must on every talent spotter’s calendar.

A staggering one thousand new and exciting artworks will be on show by up to five hundred students. You can purchase the freshest ideas in contemporary art and design displayed on four vast floors of gallery space; a mere stone’s throw from Brighton beach. (ENTRY FREE)

INNOVATIVE BRANDING
Burt, Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show brand identity is testament to the prodigious talent emerging from the University of Brighton’s Faculty of Arts and Architecture. Each year the University challenges its students to produce the official campaign image. This year the winning concept comprises of 4 striking "bird’s eye" images of shock-haired students. It has been produced by three talented graduates – Rebecca Callinan (Concept); Will Perrens (Typography) and Liz Hingley (Photography).

UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
Thanks to ten consecutive years of sponsorship from Brighton based solicitors Burt Brill & Cardens, the University of Brighton boasts a highly professional, ever-popular programme of events including the staging of the Students Awards and the much talked about Fashion Show.

PARTY ATMOSPHERE
The Graduate Show’s relaxed atmosphere centres around the Faculty’s garden where refreshments are served alongside lunchtime live music and DJs. On Sunday afternoon there is a barbecue with family entertainment.

The Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is the perfect opportunity to discover the future talent of the art scene before the rest of the world finds out!

Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is FREE and takes place at the University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton from Sat 4 June - Thurs 9 June 2005.

Opening times: Sat 10am - 4pm,
Sun 12noon - 6pm,
Mon/Tue/Wed 10am - 8pm,
Thu 10am – 4pm. Tickets not required.

THE FASHION SHOW: Sat 4 June 2005 - 9pm Tickets required. Please contact the University of Brighton for all tickets: 01273 644099. The fashion show is likely to sell out so advance booking is advised.

School of Architecture and Design and the School of Arts and Communication
Public opening times: (Grand Parade main building):
Saturday 4 June 10am – 4pm
Sunday 5 June 12am – 6pm
Monday 6 June 10am – 8pm
Tuesday 7 June 10am – 8pm
Wednesday 8 June 10am – 8pm
Thursday 9 June 10am – 4pm

SHACS School of Historical and Critical Studies
Public opening times:
Saturday 4 June 12 noon – 4pm
Sunday 5 June 12 noon – 6pm
Monday 6– Thursday 9 June 10am – 4pm

Show Events

Friday 3rd
6-9pm Private View
6-8pm Jazz vocalist & fingerstyle guitarist
8-9pm Soulful Informers
6 - 9pm Wheelie Walkabouts
"Bin Art" presents the friendly bin monster who will roam the garden gobbling up your rubbish and recycling it using interactive performance and magical mayhem.

Saturday 4th
12.30-2.30pm Jazz & bossa nova
5-8pm Private View
5-6pm Swing Era Classics
6 - 6.30pm Burt Brill & Cardens Student Awards
7-8pm Soulful Informers
5 - 8pm Wheelie Walkabouts

9-10.30pm Catwalk Fashion Extravaganza
Stunning fashion and intriguing textiles from this much talked about fashion show
Admission by ticket only

Sunday 5th
12-6pm The Big Knit In – have a go at knitting for the ultimate relaxation
1 -3pm Jazz -Ellington & Waller Favourites
1 -4 Bar-b-que
2 - 4pm Waggingtongues proudly presents ‘Characters on the Catwalk’
Children love this day of making, playing, dressing up and fashion show party. Prizes awarded for the best character, creature or mythical monster. Let your child’s imagination run wild.

Monday 6th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Louis & Bix Rhythms

Tuesday 7th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Goodman & Shaw Tribute

Wednesday 8th
12.00-4 The Monster Drawing Rally
First Year Illustration 4 hour drawing marathon raising funds for their final year show.
12.30-2.30 40’s & 50’s Jazz

Thursday 9th
12.30-2.30 Jazz-Music of Venuti & Lang

7.30-11 End of Shows Party (Arts and Architecture students only)
7.30-9 DJ’s Miss Me/ Jack Thunder/Slam
9.-9.45 The Hat
Making mini musicals movies for the mind, ears and soul, The Hat are simply one of the freshest bands around mixing rhythmical storytelling and cinematic live music.
10.15-10.50 Ox
Brighton outfit lead by Jim Oxborrow and John Etkin-Bell. Ox are still at that impossible-not-to like stage of their career when in fact they make polished rock music with strong melodies and wonderful harmonies.

wayzgoose 2005– exhibition by seven postgraduate printmakers:
margaret ashman, claire auvache, tom baggale, lola barranco, joanna brendon, antonia glynne jones, libby jones

Wayzgoose means ‘a Summer celebration enjoyed by printers’ and dates back to the eighteenth century. Giving the word a contemporary twist, seven postgraduate artists have used it for the title of their Masters Degree Show in Printmaking and Professional Practice at the University of Brighton run in partnership with londonprintstudio.

The exhibition will first be shown at the University of Brighton (21 June-1 July), but then transfers to londonprintstudio (londonprintstudio 425 Harrow Road London W10 4RE).

From Mosquitoes to Myopia
The work of the seven artists is very different, but together form a strong and inspiring collection. Antonia Glynne Jones’ large and colourful prints of insects are both threatening and appealing; Margaret Ashman has powerful life-sized etchings showing people using British Sign Language; Libby Jones’ fascinating work based on the Platonic Solids takes print into 3D; Claire Auvache’s romantic monotone images are produced by pin-hole camera; Lola Barranco shows landscape-based works, moody and mysterious; Tom Baggaley’s etchings intrigue one with their complex abstraction; Joanna Brendon’s ‘eye-catching’ prints represent vision, irises and retinas.

To coincide with the exhibition, the group has produced a boxed set of prints, also called Wayzgoose, for which 12 distinguished guest artists, including Tom Hammick, Thérèse Oulton and Rebecca Salter, have especially created works. The 19 prints are limited to an edition of 35 and are individually signed by each artist. Wayzgoose will be available for sale and for exhibition, as a complete set, making it ideal for collectors or as a special gift. It will be displayed at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, in October.

Press release enquiries
tel 020 8969 3247 email info@londonprintstudio.org.uk www.londonprintstudio.org.uk
Enquiries about boxed set: tel 020 8743 5030 or 020 8863 6174 or email as above

The Bombay Sapphire Blue Room 2005, a major new exhibition of some of the best examples of contemporary glass design in the world is being displayed in Brighton this Summer.

Opening on Monday, 18 July at the University of Brighton Gallery, the Bombay Sapphire Blue Room showcases the finalists for the world’s biggest international glass design award, the Bombay Sapphire Prize.

The annual Bombay Sapphire Prize was launched by the Bombay Sapphire Foundation to spotlight the creativity and expertise of artists, designers and architects working with glass. The Foundation was established in 2001 by Bombay Sapphire, the premium gin in the distinctive translucent blue glass bottle, to recognise, encourage and reward the very best in contemporary design. Its members include: designer, Ron Arad; Habitat creative director, Tom Dixon; fashion designer, Nicole Farhi; designer, Thomas Heatherwick; Nadja Swarovski and glass experts Lesley Jackson and Dan Klein.
The winner and short-listed entries for this year’s prestigious £20,000 award are showcased in the Bombay Sapphire Blue Room at the University of Brighton Gallery and are judged by the members of the Bombay Sapphire Foundation to represent the finest examples of innovation and excellence in the use of glass.

As you explore the Bombay Sapphire Blue Room you’ll discover glass in all its shapes and forms whether it be awe-inspiring like this year’s winner of the Bombay Sapphire Prize, Field by Richard Box, technically brilliant like Balance by Bert Frijns or eerily beautiful like Bobbin Lace Lamp by Niels Van Eijk.

See for yourself the stunning Bombay Sapphire inspired designs by some of the biggest names in the world of design including martini cocktail glasses by Karim Rashid and Marcel Wanders and a garland light by Tord Boontje – all on show.

Now in its third year, the Bombay Sapphire Blue Room will be touring regional venues throughout 2005 and 2006. For more information on future venues, please contact: foundation@bombaysapphire.org

Open: Monday-Saturday, 10.00am-5.00pm,
Sunday, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Admission free

Editor’s note:
Unlike most gins, which boil their botanicals directly in the spirit to achieve their taste, Bombay Sapphire Gin is distilled alone and the 10 uniquely combined botanicals from around the world are infused to achieve a much greater subtlety of taste. Based on a secret recipe from 1761, Bombay Sapphire is produced by passing the spirit vapour through the botanicals, which are held separately from the spirit in a perforated copper basket. This process known as Vapour Infusion allows the gentle absorption of each of the aromatic flavours, resulting in a wonderfully balanced, crisp yet delicate finish; creating a versatility unmatched by other gins that can be savoured on its own in a classic martini cocktail, or in mixed cocktails.

For more information on Bombay Sapphire and design
go to www.bombaysapphire.co.uk

For further information and photography/electronic images please contact:
Andrew Carney, The Bombay Sapphire Foundation
e-mail: foundation@bombaysapphire.org, tel: 020 7224 1020

An exhibition of postgraduate art and design practice-based research projects @ University of Brighton

6x4 showcases work from 2 partnered courses -
MA Sequential Design/Illustration and MA Design by Independent Project. 24 students will show a diverse range of work in the University of Brighton Gallery. As well as illustration and graphic design, this year features furniture design, video, photography, animation, interactive web design and for the first time, a sound installation.
Innovation and excellence are encouraged and supported throughout both the Sequential and Independent courses, with students given access to both traditional printmaking and workshop facilities as well as the latest digital and multimedia software. The courses share not only a final exhibition, but also tutors, lectures and support facilities, creating a rich environment for cross-disciplinary collaboration and influence.
This exhibition marks the culmination of an intensive practice-based one or two-year research project; developed from an initial project proposal at interview, through to a fully realised product or artwork.
With a significant number of overseas students from Europe, the Americas, Russia and the Far East, the exhibition promises a truly international perspective. STOP PRESS: Two recent students, Simone Clark and Will Nash, were announced as winners of the Art Plus 06 Development Awards from Arts Council England, South East in July this year.

Exhibition website: www.6x4.org.uk