Gower College Swansea student’s work selected for London show

A student from Gower College Swansea(@GowerCollegeSwa) has been selected by UAL Awarding Body to exhibit her work at Origins Creatives 2024.

Level 3 Photography student Evangeline Roberts, who studies at the Llwyn y Bryn Campus, has been selected to exhibit her work at Origins Creatives, taking place at the Mall Galleries, London, in July.

Evangeline’s submission, titled Say It With Flowers, caught the attention of UAL Awarding Body’s curator, Charlie Levine, amongst over 500 submissions.

“Everyone at Llwyn y Bryn is delighted and really proud of Evangeline,” says Curriculum Leader for Visual Arts, Rachel Barrett. “Her work shows a real maturity and sensitivity, and her success is well deserved. What an incredible achievement for a young artist to have her work selected for show – we couldn’t be happier! Well done, Evangeline!”

Origins Creatives is a free exhibition that is organised by UAL Awarding Body. This event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals in the creative sector to discover original talent and to celebrate the dedication and hard work of young creatives from across the UK and internationally. Origins Creatives provides a platform for emerging talent to be seen and celebrated, connecting them with potential collaborators, industry leaders, and a wider audience.

The exhibition highlights the exceptional work of students from centres across the UK, showcasing their talent across the UAL subject areas of Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production, Performing Arts, Entry Level 3 in Art and Design and Performing Arts, Professional Diplomas, and the Extended Project Qualification.

This year, Origins Creatives will be an in-person exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London. The exhibition will launch with an invite-only opening night on 16 July at 6pm. It will be open to the public from 17 – 20 July, alongside an online showcase.

The exhibition will showcase selected work created by students from entry level and levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 across all subject areas. You can expect to see a diverse range of painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, fashion and more.

Exhibition opening times for the public:

• Wednesday 17 July, 10am – 5pm
• Thursday 18 July, 10am – 5pm
• Friday 19 July, 10am – 5pm
• Saturday 20 July, 10am – 5pm