Ceramics and a play on extraordinary processes
For their contribution to the Craft Council’s UK wide clay experiences initiative entitled ‘Hey Clay‘, CSAD ceramics students undertook a novel approach in collaboration with the National Museum of Wales. Entitled ‘A Play on Extraordinary Processes’ students spent a morning exploring ways in which the discipline of ceramics can move the viewer forward and backward in time. Identifying an object from the St Fagans Museum collection that … Continue reading Ceramics and a play on extraordinary processes
Principal Lecturer Philippa Lawrence exhibiting two works in the 2018 Royal Academy Summer Show
Principal Lecturer Philippa Lawrence has two works on show in this year’s Royal Academy Summer Show. Grayson Perry RA co-ordinates the biggest, brightest and most colourful Summer Exhibition yet, in the 250th annual celebration of “art made now”. Each summer the Royal Academy galleries are jam-packed with contemporary art made by internationally renowned artists and exciting new talent. This year, Grayson Perry RA and his … Continue reading Principal Lecturer Philippa Lawrence exhibiting two works in the 2018 Royal Academy Summer Show
BA Photographic Practice student exhibits “Pioneers of Welsh Pop” portrait photography
BA Photographic Practice student Tony Charles is mounting an exhibition of portrait photography entitled “Pioneers of Welsh Pop”. The exhibition forms part of a second year project capturing images of some of the leading Welsh pop, rock and entertainment icons who started performing in the 1960s, determined to help preserve the Welsh language and culture. From over 1,200 images taken from photo shoots in North and South Wales, 12 fine … Continue reading BA Photographic Practice student exhibits “Pioneers of Welsh Pop” portrait photography
Artist Designer: Maker student showcases performance piece at UK festivals throughout the Summer
As part of a second year Module, Artist Designer: Maker student Rhianna Yates was encouraged to pursue her ideal creative dream ‘to perform at festivals all around the world with my creations’ and seek real-world opportunities. She says “For my first year final project I made a 7m x 7m dragon puppet (Y Ddraig Arian – The Silver Dragon) designed as a processional performance piece for festivals. … Continue reading Artist Designer: Maker student showcases performance piece at UK festivals throughout the Summer
CSAD lecturer and graduate of the School Sean Edwards selected to represent Cymru yn Fenis/Wales in Venice 2019
CSAD lecturer and graduate of the School, Sean Edwards, has been selected to represent Cymru yn Fenis/Wales in Venice at the 58th International Art Exhibition, the Venice Biennale, running from 11 May to 24 November 2019. Born in Cardiff in 1980, Sean graduated from Cardiff School of Art & Design before leaving to study at the Slade School of Fine Art. The artist then returned to Wales … Continue reading CSAD lecturer and graduate of the School Sean Edwards selected to represent Cymru yn Fenis/Wales in Venice 2019
BA Graphic Communication students recognised at International Society of Typographic Designers Main Student Assessment
Level 6 BA (Hons) Graphic Communication students Katherine Crean and Emily Lawrie were both accredited by the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) for their editorial typographic practice in response to the Anniversaries and Food for Thought briefs at this year’s assessment. Katherine’s project entitled 1977 made connections between her families love of David Bowie and the Berlin Wall. Katherine said: During the search for … Continue reading BA Graphic Communication students recognised at International Society of Typographic Designers Main Student Assessment
Locale: an exhibition of contemporary objects and material interventions by Artist Designer: Maker students
Locale 22nd May – 29th May 2018 Insole Court, Cardiff, CF5 2LN Level 4 and 5 BA Artist Design Maker students will be displaying work and work in progress inspired by and in relation to Insole court. The Staff and students of Maker are really excited to be working with this local cultural organisation and such an inspiring location which includes landscaped gardens and arts and … Continue reading Locale: an exhibition of contemporary objects and material interventions by Artist Designer: Maker students
