Staffordshire University’s Fine Art students have gone out with a bang as they opened their final year exhibition with a private viewing on Friday 10th June 2016. The exhibition UNITY features work by 28 artists who presented a range of dynamic, captivating and intriguing art works made by the third year students as a part of their BA Hons Fine Art degree. The exhibition is a part of the university’s event “Show And Tell 2016” which celebrates the work of final year students graduating from Art and Design degrees at Staffordshire University.
The nature of the title UNITY brought together a range of artists with varied art practices. Combining different mediums such as paint, photography, film, and sculpture that communicated a breadth of concepts stretching from: Politics, Feminism, Landscape, Culture, to Conceptual ideas and more. The exhibition is a demonstration of the creativity of fresh and upcoming contemporary artists based in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding regions. The art featured presents enthusiasm and excitement for the arts and a bright future for the artists in show who contribute to the art culture of Stoke-on-Trent. The show is evidence that art and creative culture is on the rise in Stoke-on-Trent and continues to influence the next generation of contemporary artists and makers.
The exhibition drew a large audience on the private view and received high praises from fellow students, staff and the surrounding public. The show continues to draw attention throughout the week as the exhibition continues until its closing date on Saturday 18th June 2016.
UNITY, Staffordshire University Fine Art Graduate Show 2016
(Staffordshire University, Cadman Gallery, College Rd, Shelton, ST4 2DE)
Opening times
Friday 10th June: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday 11th June: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 12th June: 11:00am-4:00pm
Monday 13th June: 10:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday 14th June: 10:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday 15th June: 10:00am-8:00pm
Thursday 16th June: 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday 17th June: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 18th June: 11:00am-4:00pm
Tia Campbell
Appetite Cultural Reporter
