At their end of year degree show, students from University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art scooped numerous awards in recognition of their talent and hard work.
Each year, the Summer Show exhibition presents the culmination of degree work by graduating students. Their final pieces are viewed by staff and professionals on the lookout for standout talent.
The specifications of this year’s prizegivers were varied, from seeking work with retail potential to rewarding students who have performed excellently whilst experiencing adversity during their studies.
The ceremony was held in Dynevor courtyard at UWTSD on the opening night of the show on 19th May, with hundreds gathering to hear the results and a speech from the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Medwin Hughes.
Addressing the students, he said: “You can go anywhere, you can dream the dreams, you can create anything you want because you’ve got the belief in the value of art, of colour, of picture, of texture. You can interpret the world for the benefit of others.
“We’re all very proud. As you graduate this year, all I can tell you is: go for it! Make a difference, make your mark, because if you believe in yourself, your creativity will not only tell your story but it will change the world.”
Below are the details of the winners:
Artist Benevolent Scholarship £10,000, presented by Sue Williams
Winner: Adam Charlton, Fine Art
Haydn John James Layton Painting and Drawing Prize £1000 each, presented by Holly Slingsby
Winner: Angelika Mika, Fine Art
Winner: Katie Griffiths, Illustration
Josef Herman Foundation Art Award in Memory of Carolyn Davies £500, presented by Jackie Hankins
Winner: Hannah Henson, Fine Art
Old Dyvorian’s Award £375 each, presented by David Taylor
Winner: Dafydd Wilson, Graphic Design
Winner: Safiyyah Altaf, Surface Pattern Design
Winner: Dawson Edwards, Fine Art
Winner: Niam ODobhainn, Fine Art
Elizabeth Jeffries Prize £200, presented by Georgia McKie
Winner: Lucy Ralph, Surface Pattern and Textiles
Rhys Bevan Jones Prize £200, presented by Gwen Beynon
Winner: Arianne Nicholas, Illustration
Mission Gallery Craft Prize, presented by Rhian Jones, Mission Gallery
Winner: Nia Gray, Surface Pattern and Textiles
Highly Commended: Hannah Sharpe, Design Crafts
UWTSD Inspire Awards £200 each, presented by Chris Holtom
Corey McComb, Graphic Design
Caleb Morris, Creative Music Technology
Joshua Rees, Photography
Hannah Evans, Product Design
Zachery Dunlop, Design Crafts
