Sardines showcases the works of 43 artists from the University of Leeds who have navigated their academic journey in busy shared studios and collaborative conditions.
Through a diverse array of mediums and expressions, the exhibition serves as an insight into the path these artists have taken from their mutual experiences as students to the world beyond university.
This degree show is defined by how, after working closely together under one roof for the past three to four years, they have formed a tight community of vibrant individuals through creating art together.
The artists have collaborated over and around each other to curate a show celebrating the ways of making that working side by side within the confines of a space can bring. The art works are united through the student-led curation of this group show, whilst exploring diverse themes such as satire, protest, femininity, surveillance, play and identity.
Sardines offers a chance for you to see what this generation of artists looks like and where they are headed. From provocative paintings to immersive installations, no two artworks are alike yet all represent small fish ready to dive into the big pond.
Join us to witness the future of art as these emerging artists prepare to make a big splash!
ARTISTS
Abby Colclough • Alex Neish • Amelia Bird • Annabel Adern • Ava Da Costa Freeman • Charlotte Aldred • Charlotte Hullah • Daisy Grange • Danni Yao • Ed Green • Eleanor Marshall • Elizabeth Wilkinson • Ella Georgiou • Emilia Bryant • Eris Guilliam • Fergus Thomas • Florence Bennett • Francesca Scott • Georgia Bennett • Georgia Jones • Hannah Guy • Ho Pao • Imogen Climo • Jazmin Camilleri • Jessica Bills • Jiayun Li • Jun Rui Lo • Livia Garrod • Lucas Mitchell • Mathilda Doubleday • Mia Jones • Michael Grayshon • Millie Porritt • Naomi Marchbank • Niamh Warren • Nina Jurewicz • Rhiannon Piper • Ruth Dodgson • Shuyuan Yang • Skye Davies • Tiago Beltrão • Wufei Fan • Zara Sajovic
Find out about each artist taking part and see examples of their practice so far.
WHEN
The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 6 to 16 June 2024, 10am to 6pm.
Private View: Thursday 6 June from 6 to 9pm. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to fincomms@leeds.ac.uk
WHERE
School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
University Road
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
FIND OUT MORE
Follow the artists on Instagram @sardinesshow
PRESS INFORMATION
Email fincomms@leeds.ac.uk for details.