TLC had another successful student exhibition this term, with over 250 works, ranging from sculpture, jewellery, painting, to photography and video, all areas of student achievement were on show. Opening night was filled to the brim with well over 100 people coming out on what was a dark wintry night, to view the artwork. A steady stream of day visitors followed, keeping the exhibition helpers busy all weekend. This term there was an open studio in Dan Wilkinson’s drawing class and art work up in the Stage 3 area by students who are reaching the end of their course.

Photograph by Jules Hunt

The exhibition is a great thing to participate in. Even if you are studying from a distance, getting your work out to the public is an important part of being an artist and while it might seem daunting at first, the exhibition has a long history of positive feedback and support for student work.

Helping with the exhibition is also an important part of the TLC experience. There is an enormous amount to learn about putting on a show and the organization and marketing side of art is something which all artists need to think about. Helping with the exhibition can be signed off as independent study hours for all students, or as small starts for those in stage 2. Even if you are busy, it’s worth trying to make it onsite for this part of the program, or just come in for the opening, we’d love to see you.

If you can’t just drop by you can view examples of what was on at the exhibition in our Flickr slideshow:

There were also a number of student video works this term, including some lovely animations:
Worlds apart by Christine Luiten

Bird and Worm by Asher Flatt

Guts! by A. Mackay Esq.