College show is a display of talent
HOPWOOD Hall College’s Art and Design End of Year Show and Exhibition highlighted the stunning work of some very inspirational people of all ages and backgrounds.
I saw work of a standard that would grace any gallery and met students who are inspirational role models for our community.
There was a young man who had, in his own words, ‘slogged through the school curriculum,’ now energised, enthusiastic and producing 3D modelling that must be seen to be believed.
I also saw the work of a woman in her fifties who, following a series of family tragedies and personal set-backs, had turned her life around through her art course.
Another woman had given herself a new lease of life following workrelated mental health issues. There was also a young woman coming to terms with her diagnosis of bulimia nervosa through her art and another who describes herself ‘wacky and wild.’
Chrus Harrop is a second year games development student.
A fan of medieval history, he researched his 3D modelling project at Leeds Armoury. Chris played games for many years while he ‘slugged through school curriculum.’ He is now going on to take a degree in game art.
Susan Wild, a first-year student in her fifties, whose piece, Kaleidescope, is inspired by ‘looking at churches and noticing how beautiful and decorative they were as the light shone through them.’
Mervish Mir is taking a diploma in fashion and textiles. Her final piece, Minaret, is ‘a representation of the wonderful domes found on buildings around the world like churches and mosques.’
She added: “The shape of my garment is a domed skirt made up of 12 panels. The designs are inspired by the colours and patterns found inside domes.”
Vanessa Glover, through her Disorder Ordered, has responded to being diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
She explained: “In this compartmentalised display I have attempted to understand the three main sources of obsession.”
Vanessa is going on to take a degree in fine art at Liverpool John Moores University.
Larissa Grant said her final major project, The Grant Crazy Circus, inspired by circuses past and present, reflects ‘my