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UWE Bristol graduates bring vision and voice to degree showcase
Around 50 graduating students from UWE Bristol will present their work at this year’s MA Showcase Degree Show, held at Spike Island from September 4 to 10.
The free exhibition opens with a special evening on September 4 and will run daily until the following Wednesday, giving the public the chance to explore ambitious and innovative projects from students on the MA Fine Art, MA Graphic Arts and MA Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking courses.
Marking the culmination of years of postgraduate study, the showcase offers work that draws on personal stories, cultural heritage and global challenges.
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Hannah Kelly, a printmaker from Bedminster, presents a body of work titled Before the deluge, which reflects on human connection to place and the urgency of climate change – photo: Hannah Kelly
Among those exhibiting is Humberto Cunha do Espirito Santo, originally from Timor-Leste and now based in Bristol, whose project tackles the theme of social anxiety through design.
Drawing on his own experience of living with a stammer, Humberto reinterprets The King’s Speech in a video piece that captures the struggle of public speaking. “This project has given me a powerful way to express those feelings visually and emotionally,” he said.
Another exhibitor, Mahtab Garrousi, uses collage art to explore Persian culture, blending traditional motifs with contemporary techniques to reframe heritage in a modern context.
“I believe Persian culture is rich and beautiful, and collage allows me to layer histories, symbols and identities in new ways,” she explained.
Drawing on his own experience of living with a stammer, Humberto reinterprets The King’s Speech in a video piece that captures the struggle of public speaking – photo: Humberto Cunha do Espirito Santo
Hannah Kelly, a printmaker from Bedminster, presents a body of work titled Before the deluge, which reflects on human connection to place and the urgency of climate change. Through silkscreen and layered textures, she examines the fragile interplay of light, shadow and the natural world.
Alongside the exhibition, UWE’s School of Arts will host a meet the lecturers drop-in on September 6, where prospective students can learn more about postgraduate programmes in art and design.
Dr Will Grant, associate director of Postgraduate Taught Studies, praised the cohort. He said: “This year’s MA Showcase brings together the creativity, skill and hard work of our graduating students. This exhibition is a chance to step into their world and experience their ideas first-hand.”
Around 50 graduating students from UWE Bristol will present their work at this year’s MA Showcase Degree Show, held at Spike Island – photo: UWE Bristol
The MA Showcase is open daily from midday to 5pm, with no booking required.
Alongside the exhibition, UWE’s School of Arts will host a meet the lecturers drop-in on September 6, where prospective students can explore postgraduate art and design programmes. Booking is required.
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Main photo: Mahtab Garrousi
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