Save the Date!
Alumni Summer Fete
4 July 2009
Parade Ground, Chelsea College of Art and Design 16 John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4JU
You, your family and your friends are warmly invited to join us for the first ever Alumni Summer Fete. There will be on-going activities throughout the day, fine food for sale and special guests. Add the date to your diary, and we’ll keep you updated with announcements of activities, timings, how to book and accommodation deals -
watch this space.
If you are interested in hosting your own reunion as part of the event, please contact Alumni Coordinator Sally Ford.
Exploring Archives
Other Rooms Other Voices
Until 31 January 2009
The National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth
Wales, SY23 3BU
During her residency at The National Library of Wales, Blue MacAskill (Camberwell, 1996) explored and experienced all collections within the library. This exhibition will feature photography, mixed media artwork as well as a film project which are all narrative responses to her discoveries.
Also this month Paul Marks (Camberwell, 2005) will be exhibiting his series of mosaic paintings at the Arch Gallery in Deptford.
Tunnel Art
Cupboard Love 3
Until 2 January
Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Cutty Sark Gardens
Greenwich, SE10 9HT
Together with Jonas Ranson, Christina Mitrentse (Chelsea, 2004) will be exhibiting her installation art at this foot tunnel in Greenwich. The tunnel has been host to many exhibitions, with the artists using the subterraneous passages to create an atmospheric space to exhibit their work in.
Yu-Chen Wang (Chelsea, 2002) exhibits her work at City Inn Westminster. Also this month Rosalind Davis (Chelsea, 2003) exhibits in Solace of Dreams
Fashion Honours
Louise Wilson OBE (CSM, 1986), Course Director at CSM, was awarded an OBE for services to the fashion industry and education. After the ceremony Visiting Professor of CSM, Sarah Mower hosted a party in honour of Louise’s achievement.
Pictured left to right: Sarah Mower, Louise Wilson.
Also this month...
Wendy Stone (CSM, 2006) exhibits with TP2 + 1 at the SE1 Gallery. Sista Pratesi (Byam Shaw, 1990) exhibits her work, New Thought Unity. XX Teens, which includes William Morrow (Byam Sham, 2000), have just finished a tour with The Kills. And Channel 4 series, The Devil’s Whore, is lead by John Simm (Drama Centre London, Group 28).
Innovation Competition
Design Competition
Until 31 December
Brent Hoberman, Governor of University of the Arts London and Executive Chairman of mydeco.com, has collaborated with designer Philippe Starck (a former Visiting Professor of CSM) and Belgian company Materialise.MGX to invite students to create an innovative and practical object for the home using the latest 3D printing technology. Participants must be current design students or have graduated in the last year, aged between 18 and 28. The winner will see their design made into a prototype and receive a cash prize. Visit mydeco.com for more details.
The Art of Music
Felix’s Machines
Until 18 January 2009
Gasworks
155 Vauxhall Street
London, SE11 5RH
Felix Thorn (LCC, 2007) will be exhibiting his muscial machines, a series of extraordinary mechanical instruments used to perform his compositions.
LCC have recently launched an Apple Authorised training centre delivering a range of approved Professional Application Courses in Sound, Photography and other related industries. Visit their website for more information.
Alumni Around the World
The World is Yours (But Also Ours)
12 December - 31 January 2009
CRG Gallery
535 West 22nd Street
New York
10011, USA
This photographic exhibition by Zhang Ou (Byam Shaw, 2001) explores the growing relationship between China and the western world.
We are also delighted to announce the launch of a new alumni group in Hong Kong. To join the group please contact Karen Yiu. To read more about other overseas groups visit the Alumni Association website.
Alumni Profile
Steven Thomas
Chelsea College of Art and Design
DipAD Fine Art 1966
Steven Thomas studied at Chelsea in the 1960’s. Most famous for designing the Biba building, Thomas has worked on many different projects throughout his career including Paul McCartney’s recording studio in the Scottish lowlands. Faced with a derelict cow barn and no electricity or water, Thomas created McCartney’s studio in just a month - ‘Thank god for the Aurora Borealis, which allowed us to work two shifts in a day!’
The Arts Gallery
Alexander Hoda: New Sculpture
Until 9 January 2009
The Arts Gallery
University of the Arts London
65 Davies Street, W1K 5DA
Alexander Hoda (Wimbledon, 2000) presents a challenging, controversial and unique body of work exploring fraternal relationships and how they can be understood through sex, violence, jealousy and the grotesque. Figurative groupings of deformed, post-apocalyptic creatures, finished in his signature materials latex and rubber dominate the show.
Little Black Dress
Students from the second year BA Fashion Design Technology course were challenged to design a little black dress with a contemporary twist. Three designs were chosen by Tesco to be sold in selected stores - opposite is one of the designs.
London College of Fashion has received accreditation from the Association of Business Schools (ABS), the authoritative body of business and management education in the UK.
Isobel Beauchamp (LCF, 2002) and Elinor Olisa founded DegreeArt in 2003 which provides promising emerging artists with a platform from which to launch their careers. This month, Caravan Show takes place at their new gallery.
University Collection
BEWEB TOMOMOT (2008)
David Wojtowycz
Watercolour on Paper
Wojtowycz's (Chelsea, 2008) work uses language as a visual motif, creating an image that appears to be the work of an art director for an unmade, or unmakeable film. Although the work alludes to a specific time in film history, history itself seems lost and the image could exist in the past, present or possible future. Wojtowycz’s work is currently featured in Future Map 08 at David Robert’s Art Foundation Fitzrovia. For information about any aspect of the University Art Collection, contact Medeia Cohan-Petrolino on 020 7514 8509.
The Annual Fund
Arts London is preparing for its second annual fund telephone campaign which will take place in February and March 2009. Current students are looking forward to talking to you and gathering your thoughts, suggestions and feedback on many areas of the Alumni Association. Students will also be updating you with the latest news and reminding everyone of the benefits of being a member and the importance of supporting the annual fund.
Thanks to all of you who have already chosen to support the annual fund. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a positive impact.
Own-it will be launching their new website this month – look out for new features and services such as more interactivity, opportunities section, and collaboration with Queen Mary’s Legal Advice Service.
Best wishes
Alumni Relations
University of the Arts London
65 Davies Street London W1K 5DA
t: 020 7514 8168
f: 020 7514 8179
alumni@arts.ac.uk
www.arts.ac.uk/alumni