At this year’s Creative Arts Summer Show, we saw impressive work from our students! Our learners on the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Pre-Degree showed strong talent!  

We’re putting a spotlight on some of the work produced and taking you behind the scenes into the inspiration behind the pieces.  

Jack: 

Jack’s work revolves around the idea of perfection and imperfection. He achieved this by having one side of his piece being ‘perfect and clean’ and the other being more chaotic. As Jack eventually aims to be an illustrator, he chose a geometric layout. The linework in the chaotic side of the piece corresponds to letters in a paragraph based on the word perfection, showing an impressive blending of ideas.  

Izzy: 

Izzy’s work is about her connection with her coastline. Living in a coastal area, she has a strong focus on the impact that climate change is having on these areas. A key inspiration behind this theme was finding out that a walking route that Izzy regularly takes with her dog would be underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion. To achieve this, her work has the colours of nature, using flowers and florals from this coastline.  

Edith: 

Edith’s work centres on the theme of identity, especially regarding being a twin. The work was inspired by her journey to be independent and discovering her own personality. The course has helped Edith to discover new working processes and has prepared her for university, which she will be going to after a gap year.  

Mercedesz: 

Mercedesz’ work has many elements including a section inspired by a spider's web. This represents an area where a spider can hunt but is also the home for the spider. The work focuses on a theme of home, which can be lost but also found. The focus point of the piece represents a starting point for Mercedesz to create her new home from, with many elements branching off. 

Sydney: 

Sydney’s work was about rebirth and the healing process from a traumatic event. She was inspired by self-grief, creating work based on looking after yourself and healing independently. Sydney used crochet to achieve this effect. She describes the course as a completely different experience to A Levels and secondary school. Her words to anyone thinking about the Foundation Arts course are clear: “It's the best thing ever! Just do it!”.  

Feeling inspired? Find out more about the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Pre-Degree by clicking here!