It's The John Leggott Art Foundation Exhibition! (Part Three!)

Here is the final instalment of the exhibition, I hope you enjoy our last foray around the gallery...

Keir wanted to create a sense of mystery and claustrophobia with his display.

His atmospheric photographs celebrated the work of Agatha Christie.

Not only did Keir produce a beautiful book and series of photographs, he also created a stunning set of embroidered mixed media images.

Emma's work explored the issues of body image and eating disorders.

Her sculpture was so impressive and well constructed.

Emma also explored a wide range of disciplines, including 3D, film and painting.

I loved the shadows cast by these fragile and delicate wire sculptures.

Megan explored the issue of self love within the LGBTQA+ community.

She created a fantastically illustrated zine and a range of promotional merchandise.

I love these stickers so much!

Saskia created a stunning display of machine and hand embroidered portraits that explored the complex issues of the many layers within our personality and persona.

The embroideries were strung up from the ceiling to the floor, and as the display was carefully lit, it looked so dramatic in the private view.

Mirante's beautiful textile designs celebrated the culture of Thailand, and challenged how designers should respect the belief systems that they obtain design inspiration from.

I love Mirante's fashion illustrations and flair for pattern design.

Emma's designs and stunning textile wall hangings were inspired by the natural world.

As you can see, her display was carefully co-ordinated and evoked the sources of inspiration perfectly.

Just look at these gorgeous cushions!

There was so much work involved in these pieces, the textures were just beautiful.

Chloe's Amazonian women greeted the viewers on entry to the exhibition.

Girl power!

Chloe researched classical goddesses, and addressed the issue of female empowerment in contemporary society.

As you can see,  they proved to be the perfect backdrop for photo opportunities.

It was brilliant to see so many past students, (here's Anastasia Tasou striking a pose!)

And here are the artists themselves...

Congratulations Class of 2018, you are just fab my chickens and I will miss you all very, very much.

Thank you again to all the staff at John Leggott College and Cafe Indie for all your hard work, and thank you to all the friends and family who supported, cheered on, and helped these wonderfully talented artists and designers.

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It's The John Leggott Art Foundation Exhibition! (Part Two!)

As promised, here is part two of the fabulous John Leggott Art Foundation End of Year Exhibition.

Here we have Megan's beautiful, colourful and exotic work that celebrates both the natural world and the female form.

These velvet panels were just stunning.

The whole display was so carefully composed and accessorised, I was so impressed with the attention to detail and wonderful mixture of textures and colours.

Megan's paintings celebrated the female body in all its glorious shapes and sizes, communicating a strong body-positive message.

Abby created a Fine Art installation that investigated the demise of the British High Street.

Her work also explored the relationships that we form with a High Street chain, and how childhood memories and loyalties can become embedded in our consumerist society.

These huge pieces took hours and hours to create, as each individual dot was lovingly applied, 

(I really don't know how you did it Abby!)

(It was also a big hit with our younger art fans!)

Emma is a photographer who created a series of photographs that explored the negative impact of living in a celebrity-obsessed culture.

She also created a zine and installation to accompany the series of work.

(I think a talent for interior design has also surfaced!)

(Love this t-shirt so much!)

Millie's Fine Art installation was concerned with the concept of lies and deception.

She investigated the promises that had been made by politicians, and how the younger generation's 'voice' is ignored.

I love how Millie has made the words from these broken promises 'set in stone', broken them up and literally 'swept them under the carpet'.

(All I can say is, watch out Westminster!)

Claire's textile work explored the effects of genetically modified food and its effect on the environment.

She produced accessories, a beautiful glass cast of a pineapple, machine and hand embroidery, dyeing processes, digital design, photography, installation and prints.

Phew! That's a lot of techniques Claire! Well done!

I do think that Claire became rather sick of pineapples by the end though...

fruit salad anyone?!?

I do hope that you've enjoyed this wander around the gallery, the final installation will be up on my blog very soon.

Thanks for visiting!

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