The University of Brighton Faculty of Arts presents The Burt Brill and Cardens Graduate Show 2011
Published 13 April 2011
Event 4–9 June 2011
Saturday 4 – Thursday 9 June 2011
This year's Burt Brill and Cardens Graduate Show is set to be the biggest and brightest on record. Packed full of innovative exhibits, from fashion to photography and sculpture to design, by students from the University of Brighton's Faculty of Arts.
From 4 to 9 June 2011, exhibits from more than 500 students will transform the Faculty of Arts' Grand Parade campus into the biggest gallery in the south-east of the UK. Over 15,000 visitors will discover the work of the class of 2011: perhaps taking the opportunity to commission work or compile a collection before students emerge as leading lights in their chosen discipline.
Now located on three sites, visitors can explore the heart of the exhibition in the three-floors of gallery space at Grand Parade; view Photography students work at Lighthouse, the leading arts agency and gallery based in Kensington Street, Brighton; and delve into exhibitions related to the dissertation research of History of Art and Design students at Pavilion Parade.
For exhibiting students the graduate show is the public climax to their years of study and the beginning of an exciting future. The class of 2011 follows alumni such as Turner Prize winners Rachel Whiteread and Keith Tyson, artist Alison Lapper, and fashion designers Julien Macdonald and Barbara Hulanicki.
Thanks to 16 consecutive years of sponsorship from Brighton-based solicitors Burt Brill & Cardens, the graduate show is one of the city's cultural highlights. It boasts an ever-popular programme of events including a fashion and textiles catwalk show, student prize giving ceremony, family day and undergraduate open days.
There are many student names worth remembering:
John Holt
Fashion with Business Studies MDes
Among the second cohort to complete the Fashion with Business Studies Masters of Design, John has enjoyed the creative freedom of his final year. His final project is a magazine that he has taken from concept to production; styling, directing and photographing shots. He is concerned with making fashion accessible by documenting the overlooked and giving people a sense of belonging and recognition.
Find more about John Holt.
Penelope Kenny
Fine Art Printmaking BA(Hons)
Penelope Kenny's innovative practice has international appeal. Drawing inspiration from Darwinism, natural history illustration and taxidermy, her images of postmodern animals explore the potential outcomes of humans trying to control evolution and master their own destinies. Having already exhibited in London galleries, Penelope has been invited to represent the UK as a participant of the 6th International Kyoto Hanga 2012 International Print Exhibition Japan/UK, at the Kyoto Municipal Art Museum in Japan.
Find more about Penelope Kenny.
Sophie Fishel
Fine Art Sculpture BA(Hons)
Sophie's work often features humour. Exploring the human condition her work uses an eclectic range of media and encompasses broad themes ranging from characterisation, consumerism, death, to subtle and sinister observations of everyday life. Having won the university award for the most innovative piece in her second year show, Sophie is currently preparing to exhibit a film at The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill and is looking forward to starting her internship in Franconia Sculpture Park Minnesota in April 2012.
Find more about Sophie Fishel.
Rebecca Adeyeye
Fine Art Painting BA(Hons)
Rebecca uses her observations from life to produce work that explores interior and exterior spaces, and hopes that the result is work that possesses some of life's vitality. Taking part in the study exchange trip to Seoul National University in South Korea, Rebecca enjoyed learning about another culture and the opportunity to practice calligraphy and oriental painting.
Find more about Rebecca Adeyeye.
Shaun Hines
Photography BA(Hons)
Mature student Shaun Hines won a university scholarship in his second year of study which he valued "as an important and much appreciated validation" of his work. Shaun describes photography as "mischievous and deceptive". His innovative and challenging Major Project: Portland, 'Then and Now' aims to reflect the positive artistic and educational use of the Tout quarry and deflect the negative perception of a 'dis-used quarry'.
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Josef Konczak
Photography BA(Hons)
Exploring his family history in Poland forms the basis of Josef's final project, 'Hiatus'. Produced in collaboration with his twin brother, Issac who is studying Graphic Design BA(Hons) at Brighton, Josef's final project will take the shape of a hand-made book. During his studies Josef completed a documentary project for Brighton Photo Biennial (curated by Martin Parr) in 2010 and co-organised and curated ‘Transmission’ a photo collective that put together a group exhibition in a former co-op building for the 2010 Brighton Photo Fringe.
Find more about Josef Konczak.
Murat Adash
Performance and Visual Art Music BA(Hons)
Performance and Visual Art Music student Murat Adash will perform 'Speechless', his poetic contemplation on human communication with typewriter, paper and text during the show. Murat was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship that will finance his postgraduate studies at Columbia University, USA.
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