{"id":2057,"date":"2016-04-07T11:59:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smfa-news\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2016-05-19T10:01:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T10:01:58","slug":"discover-the-emerging-artists-of-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/smfa-news\/2016\/04\/07\/discover-the-emerging-artists-of-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the emerging artists of the future"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The amazing quality, diversity and range of student work from School of Music & Fine Art<\/strong> graduating students is showcased throughout May.<\/p>\n

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BA Event & Experience Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

BA Event & Experience Design is celebrated from Monday 9th<\/sup> May <\/strong>until Tuesday 17th<\/sup> May<\/strong>, with a range of innovative live events from EED 3rd<\/sup> Year projects in our production studios, performance space and in sites off the campus – ambitious projects, which creatively explore a broad range of formats and subjects, questioning what constitutes an event? This includes:<\/p>\n

Huh<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 an interactive multilingual cultural experience by Nian Earn Ooi.
\nMy Diary<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 an experiential journey via Taiwanese beauty products and treatments by Chien-Yi Yang.
\nK2, the Kreating Kindness Laboratory<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 an interactive opportunity to generate and receive a small act of kindness by Sophie Cawsey.
\nTides of Misfortune<\/em><\/strong>, a circus of lost souls \u2013 an interactive performance by Jade Alcock.
\nGothic Butterfly<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 an artist launch event by Jade Wildes.
\n5 Minutes<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a physical and immersive game environment by Garrick Chan.
\nThe Secret Garden Project<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 an immersive walk in Chatham by Charlotte Harding.<\/p>\n

From 21st<\/sup> May<\/strong>, there will be a showcase of past EED student projects presented in Room 101. This will take the form of documentation.<\/p>\n

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BA and MA Fine Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing a tradition of showcasing bold, exploratory exhibitions, framed by the stunning backdrop of one of the country\u2019s most iconic locations, the Historic Dockyard Chatham, visitors will encounter a broad range of artistic styles and media from our 26 graduating BA and MA Fine Art students – an explosion of imagination and a celebration of art\u2019s potential for society.\u00a0 The Degree Show preview is on Saturday 21st<\/sup><\/strong> May<\/strong>, 1-5pm, after which work will be available for the public to view until 31 May as follows:<\/p>\n

Sunday 22nd May, (10am-5pm): \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nTuesday 24th <\/sup>May – Tuesday 31st<\/sup> May inclusive (10am-5pm): \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nThis exhibition offers the public a fascinating insight into contemporary art\u2019s most recent practices and processes such as a \u2018Grand Design\u2019 home evolved by a hoarder, an oozing conversation with the earth, a system of tunnels, angry letters about Gillingham\u2019s Samurai sent to Medway council, a Dockyard worker\u2019s fall down a well as sculpture, personal Facebook data becomes food, a dream-like exploration of the car industry, hand movements translated into Fibonacci sound, an autobiographical feature length film made on a mobile phone and a performance where the rules of tennis are applied to an exam.<\/p>\n

The Degree Show\u2019s aim is to encourage audiences to explore the potential of Medway as a dynamic hub for art, with the School of Music and Fine Art as a major conduit for these activities, positively impacting on the community and offering imaginative suggestions and visionary strategies for cultural regeneration.\u00a0As well as involving students from Kent, and across the UK, this year\u2019s Degree Show exhibitors include student artists from Iran, Thailand, China, Russia, Italy, Cyprus, Mexico, Hong Kong, Isle of Man and Ghana.<\/p>\n

The Fine Art Degree Show exhibition catalogue features essays by academics across University of Kent\u2019 Schools: Emily Rosamond, Grant Pooke, Simon Smith and Howard Griffin.<\/p>\n

Degree Show visitors can attend a wide range of exciting educational activities.\u00a0 Young people attending can also participate in workshops with some of the exhibiting artists. On Tuesday 24h<\/sup> May and Wednesday 25th<\/sup> May, Education Days<\/strong> will be held for local schools and colleges.\u00a0 Attendees will be able to view the Show and hear talks from the artists; they will also be encouraged to produce their own artwork in response to their experience of the Show.\u00a0 If you would like to bring a school, college or university group to this event (all ages welcome) please email:\u00a0mfaadmissions@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Visitors to the Degree Show will also be able to visit the Historic Dockyard’s thematic exhibition of international contemporary art works, “Of the Sea,”<\/em> a competition (in collaboration with the School of Music and Fine Art) whose jury panel includes Kathleen Palmer (Head of Art, Imperial War Museum), and Victoria Pomery (Director of Turner Contemporary, Margate).
\nhttp:\/\/www.thedockyard.co.uk\/plan\/events\/art-dockyard\/<\/a><\/p>\n

During this period there will other exciting events, including concerts performed by SMFA music students as follows:<\/p>\n

Tuesday 17th May to Friday 20th May<\/strong>, 9am \u2013 6pm<\/strong>
\nSchool of Music & Fine Art music student solo recitals.<\/p>\n

Friday 20th May,<\/strong> 12 noon, <\/strong>Galvanising Shop Performance Space<\/strong>
\nMA Music Student Lunchtime Recitals<\/p>\n

Check our webpage for updates and regular bulletins! https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/smfa\/<\/a><\/p>\n

All events are open to all and FREE to attend. Click here<\/a> to get your special Visitor Pass!<\/p>\n

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The Degree Show Address:
\n<\/strong>The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent,\u00a0ME4 4TY
\nEntry is at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Visitor Entrance, via The Galvanising Shop (next to the Dockyard\u2019s visitors\u2019 car park on the East Road).
\nhttp:\/\/www.thedockyard.co.uk\/plan\/how-find-us<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact Details:<\/strong>
\nFor further press information and images of the works on display please contact School Reception:<\/p>\n

MFAReception@kent.ac.uk <\/a>
\nor telephone 01634 888 980.
\nwww.kent.ac.uk\/smfa<\/a>
\nTwitter: @unikentmfa<\/a> #smfacreative #smfashows16<\/p>\n

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