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Ainsworth graphic design

Nicole

“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for” – Milton Glaser I have been studying Graphic Design for seven years and am extremely passionate about the subject. I love creating and designing things, especially with animation and print. I once created a stop frame

animation entirely out of cake! As well as being passionate, I’m also competitive and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best I can but I’m also a good team player. I always aim high and stop at nothing until I achieve it. nicolemariedesigns.wordpress.com nicolemariegraphics@gmail.com

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Natalie Bateman graphic design

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‘Ast ready ter see me wom?’ At the beginning of this project, I was aiming to portray the industrial decline of Stoke-on-Trent; as time went on, I decided that I wanted to show more aspects of the City rather than just dereliction. Stoke is my hometown – it is where I am from and I often have conversations about the place with people who are from other areas.

I thought that it would be interesting to document the City, which is why I have structured the project around: Pottery Works, Landscapes, the Regeneration Act and the Six Towns Parks. My photographs illustrate a mixture of the good, the bad and the ugly of Stoke-on-Trent. natalie_jade_91@hotmail.co.uk

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Sarah Bedford fine art

I am essentially a wildlife artist who is heavily influenced by nature and the natural world. I have a keen interest in working in two-dimensions through drawing and painting, though such mediums seem to struggle to maintain validity when set against new media.

I have always been interested in animals and my work reflects that in my subject matter. I construct a narrative that illustrates the man-made side effects on the natural world. Recently I have become more open to photography as a medium.

I construct a narrative by combining a succession of still images running on a loop. The idea is to show people how nature is being strangled and diminished by humans and their materialistic greed. shbedford@hotmail.com

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Birchall graphic design

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photography

During my photography degree at Chester, I experimented with a diverse range of photographic practices and styles such as stereographical projections and collages. This has enabled my skills to advance further, with an open mind and an enthusiastic approach I have created my own style. My photographic work and Graphic

design work collaborate with each other consisting of panoramic landscapes of inner cities with a twist, focusing on the individual worlds we live in.

Ryanbirchallphotography@hotmail.co.uk

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Melissa Jayne Blackmore fine art

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photography

Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.

melissajayneblackmore@live.com

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Elisha Blewett graphic design

I’m a loud energetic individual and you’ll most likely hear me before you see me. I am also a bit of a girl racer and always aspired to be a rally driver, but it’s a tad dangerous, so I’m a graphic designer. Throughout my three years of studying graphic design at University I have experimented with many visual styles and techniques. I am constantly

looking to better my skills and make my work the strongest it can be. I love a challenge. I have discovered I can adapt my style to any brief and I am willing to design for any media platform. I enjoy working in a design environment where there are fellow creatives bouncing ideas off each other. My ambition is to work in a design studio

to gain practical experience, improve my own design practice and to one day have a design company of my own.

elishablewett.co.uk elisha_blewett@hotmail.co.uk

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Candice Bonser fine art

The idea started from making a gigantic ‘paint by numbers’ portrait which evolved into a topographic puzzle portrait sculpture. Through experimenting and use of a laser cutter, I’ve made a 969 piece ‘build by numbers’. The idea was to transform twodimensional ‘paint by numbers’ drawings

into three- dimensional ‘build by numbers’. This creates different layers and allows the removal of sections to create a topographic effect, though still recognizable as a portrait.

cjbonza@hotmail.co.uk

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Conor Brady graphic design

A frequent question I encounter when asked what I study is “What is graphic design?” People do not realise the impact visual communication in the environment has. It is only since studying at the University of Chester that I can see graphic

design is everywhere in some shape or form. My graphic design practice reflects this in an exciting creative exploration of photography, illustration, typography and many other forms of visual experimentation. This exploration constantly inspires me to learn new approaches and further

my design skills. I am interested in every aspect of graphic design but my current focus is illustration. I’m excited to see what the future holds for me.

conorbradydesign.co.uk conor_brady@live.com

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Melissa Briers fine art

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graphic design

The labour-intensive process is an important element of my practice. The flaws of the ink blending into irregular marks disrupting the perfection of the spherical identities, emphasizing the handmade quality. The instinctive ink reaction with the glue determines what sort of outcome is produced.

The surplus of ink allows the installation to evolve and represents the expansion of decay. The outcome is almost obsessive.

missy.ox@hotmail.co.uk

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Danielle Broomhead fine art

Throughout my time at the University of Chester, I have constantly sought to find what excites me through art. In my third year, printmaking has proved to be central to that exploration. The work in the degree show is informed by the juxtaposition of chaos and order and an exploration of

composition, colour and design. Such combinations create powerful and aesthetically pleasing pieces of work. These works align chance elements with an ordered form of structure, where thought has determined contrast. The development of this work has allowed me to appreciate the

chances and possibilities of art work; I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this exhibition.

danielle-broomhead@live.co.uk

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Carl Brown graphic design

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photography

I have a real passion and determination to one day become an established professional graphic designer. After university I hope to gain experience within a design agency with a view to becoming a freelance designer. To achieve this I am continually updating my portfolio working with private clients while developing my skills

as a freelance designer. My dream would be to work in America or Australia for a large design studio or agency.

nisancavalier@msn.com www.cbgraphicdezign.tumblr.com

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Megan Butler graphic design

I have enjoyed learning and developing my Graphic Design skills at the University of Chester. During these three years I have developed my practical skills and honed my technical abilities. In the future I intend to push my creative skills towards art directing for television, film and theatre, as this is where my design passions truly lie.

The skills I have learnt will enable me to make this lateral transition and apply a unique understanding of design to this new and exciting field.

meganlouisebutler.carbonmade.com meganlouisebutler.blogspot.co.uk meganfold@gmail.com

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Emma Carter fine art

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photography

Chiaroscuro III is a photographic series of works borrowing today’s digital technology to reconsider the exact characteristic that defines a photograph. Taking the Latin word Chiaroscuro as a point of departure, the works on exhibition are developed out of an interest in space as defined by clear, bright light; accompanied

by the obscurity of darkness. These works stem from personal experiences of how I feel about the dark and the light. I am influenced by films, stories, and religion; and notice that dark and light imagery and themes are dominant. The connotations of these two opposites are, the light representing

purity and hope, and the darkness representing hopelessness and despair. These works are also an exploration and experimentation, physically exploring a depth of perspective as suggestive of deep outer space and to draw people’s attention and imagination to the dark and the light. emmalouisecarter@outlook.com

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Jasmine Cawdeary photography

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Still: Still is a series of performance based photographs, which involve the re-enactment of specific scenes from selected films which present an exaggerated version of the key protagonist in each. This work captures the essence of the character through facial expressions, body language and hand

gestures. The films that I have based my characterisations on include The Red Shoes, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and Marnie, The Pleasure Gardens, Rebecca, Blackmail, and Psycho which were all directed by Alfred Hitchcock. cawdearyphotography.tumblr.com jcawdeary@hotmail.co.uk

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Kenysh Charles fine art

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My work experiments with the contrast between decorative and printmaking techniques. I find pattern, design and colour particularly interesting aspects in art and through experimentation have adapted these ideas in my own work. Pattern and decorative techniques and have been highly influenced by artists such as Chris Ofili and

Phillip Taaffe, who employ the notion of mass colour and cultural elements into their work. My work deals with and aims to establish a sense of culture and identity through the use of printmaking. I have incorporated colour, design and some historical influence from different countries. The vertical

lines and established sequence found in Pakistan plays a contrast with the bold asymmetric patterns and interlacing spirals and squares used in central and eastern Africa.

kenysh@msn.com

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Angela Clayton fine art

Colour and pattern is central to my work. I create pattern which can be produced as wallpaper using unconventional methods. I use found materials and carefully create repeated patterns which create three-dimensional wallpaper. My work questions whether or not wallpaper can be seen as a fine art or a craft. I create works that

challenge the preconceived perception of wallpaper, suggesting to the viewer alternative possibilities in their relationship with wallpaper. Individually these operate as unique pieces of artwork, and displayed together they create a wallpaper piece. Scale and context play a huge part in the reading of this work. Depending on where the

work is displayed it could really change a viewer’s perception on what it is, and if they see it as a fine art, or a wallpaper craft.

angelamariaclayton.tumblr.com angelaclayton1@hotmail.com

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Elliot Colby graphic design

During my university experience I have had the opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge as a graphic designer; through a variety of briefs and working freelance with a range of clients. I am excited by the progression into industry, giving me a chance to adventure and work with new challenges; using methods

of creative problem solving, branding, business, and analytical research. I am still enjoying the exploration of which areas my skills are best suited. I believe that design has a purpose to not only enhance and sell a product, but can be used to interact with people to benefit elements of community and

social well-being. I hope that this design ethic will continue to inspire me throughout my career.

elliotcolbydesign.com elliotcolby169@gmail.com

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Rebecca Collins fine art

I am an ardent fine artist with specific interest in abstract expressionism. I like to experiment with a variety of traditional materials whilst also presenting a contemporary experience. My interests go beyond the making of art as I enjoy exploring

the historical aspects and learning of the conceptual characteristics surrounding art.

rebecca.collins2104@hotmail.co.uk

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Collinson fine art

Richie

I h a ve a lway s ha d a g re a t i nt erest in th e g enre of port rai t u re . What fasc ina tes m e a b ou t i t i s t he way th a t ever yo ne has a di f f e re nt p e r c e p tio n of w ha t t he y are se e ing . I t c an ne v e r b e sa i d t h at p o r tr a itu r e i s pre di ct ab l e or b ori ng . I h a ve b e e n i nspi re d b y a rt i st s wh o p u sh c re a t i v e and som e t im es

et hi cal or m oral boundarie s. Therefore, i t has been m y a im ov er t he course of t he past ye a r t o i ncorporat e m ore m ode r n and con t em porary el em ents into m y pract i cal work i n orde r to creat e m y own cont em por a r y v ersi on of sel f- port rai t ure . My work i s an ext ensio n

o f myse lf ; it a ims to c a ptur e the e sse nc e of the e mo tions tha t I ha ve e xpe r ie nc e d a lo ng this j o ur ne y.

r ic hc ollinso n1989@live .c o .uk

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Sammy Conroy graphic design

Trying to find the opening sentence for this has been one of the more difficult things I’ve had to do over the last three years at this university, but here we go. I aim to carry on exploring my passion for illustration, hoping to find my own unique style as well as to further educate myself on the art of animation, finally realising it was possible after a childhood of fascination.

I also hope to build on the skills I have learnt here, particularly looking into printmaking and ways of producing print to create something that feels just a little bit more special. My goals for the future, as of now are to carry on exploring what I love and hopefully find my space. sammyconroy.tumblr.com sammyconroy@hotmail.co.uk

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Coward fine art

Tina

Initially inspired by the growth patterns of bacteria on an agar plate my work has expanded to incorporate the chance patterns and marks that can be created with paint. The influence of the agar plates still remains in the circular form of my paintings however the main thing I took from my experiments with bacteria was

the fact that I had no idea what was going to grow and develop. In the same way when I create my work I have no real control over what patterns and marks appear within the paint. My work has become a personal exploration into my ability to let go and relinquish control. tinacoward92@hotmail.com

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Darren Crawley graphic design

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During my time at the University of Chester I experimented with a diverse approach to photography, this enabled me to pursue my love of the landscape and the individuals and objects within. This formed the foundation for many of my assignments and personal projects. My journey and consideration within the landscape came from a very early

age, hours spent in the back of a car questioning would we ever arrive. The journey was always worth it as the final destination would be worlds apart from the mundane back streets from home. My passion for this has grown immensely over the years and I still today travel to these parts with my own children as my parents did with me all those years back.

My images mirror my own journey and considerations of Wales and its surroundings, the individuals that live there and the everyday life in the commonplace. yesterdaysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk darrencrawleyphotography.co.uk darrencrawley@hotmail.com

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Glenn Cross graphic design

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I have always had a great passion for fine art and illustration; my time at the University of Chester has helped me to direct and expand my skills towards Graphic Design. I plan to continue developing my skills and look forward to working within the Graphic Design industry. glencross1@hotmail.co.uk

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Kirstie Daly fine art

Curiosity is the main reason why I choose to study art. My passion for art first initiated at an early age, influenced by the surroundings of my upbringing in North Wales. I am fascinated with what art has to offer through the limitless possibilities of manipulation and exploration of

methods and processes gained from experimenting with materials. Using a variety of distinctive styles I cut, fold and layer materials to express a new meaning through them. Based on repetition and inspired by pattern and shapes found in objects my work is constructed of many

forms and lines. By playing with the simple relationship between shadow and dimension, the work celebrates the beauty of continual decoration.

kirstiedaly@gmail.com

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Delaney fine art

Rob

Throughout my degree I have focused on a long-standing passion for working with simplistic processes via the use of drawing, paper, lines and shadow. It began when I created a project of work in which I used systems to remove emotion and control from the work and allowed those systems to dictate the final result. From this, a personal investigation

developed into exploring complexity through simplicity – how a small/subtle element can create a large impact. It is this idea that has driven the making of my work this year, and one that remains an ongoing investigation that will require further development before ever reaching some form of conclusion.

With my Fine Art degree, I hope to pursue a career in graphic design or illustration in order to fulfill my passion for design and concepts.

rj.delaney@hotmail.co.uk

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Matthew Devine fine art

I have produced a series of prints responding to photographs of manmade objects found in the landscape, or within domestic environments. These images produce visually interesting negative spaces and unknown shapes created within the objects. I was fascinated to explore the illusionary qualities of abstraction

and the relationship between these shapes, together with the contrast between colour and white space. I experimented with screen-printing methods to explore these shapes, making use of neon and fluorescent colours and collage techniques to give depth and interest to the prints. I feel the work that I am producing now is

really exciting and allows me to express myself using these new methods.

mattabstractartist.tumblr.com matt272011@hotmail.co.uk

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Pauline Dunning fine art

Tipping Point: My work is primarily a reflection on the precariousness of the human condition. In the blinking of an eye we can be transported from order into chaos, balance to imbalance, stability to instability. Human vulnerability is in evidence every day and can be either internally or externally generated. It can be of a

mental or a physical nature, self-imposed or totally open to happenstance. Using a combination of everyday and traditional materials - from domestic crockery, pipe-insulation and pencils to wood and plaster - my sculptures and structures evoke a sense of that precariousness. I like to play with the materials and explore their potential,

creating forms that are organically expressive and have a questioning energy to them. Sometimes thoughtprovoking, sometimes more whimsical, my sculptures seek to explore both mishap and affliction within a sensitive and intriguingly abstract, visual language. paulinedunning@btinternet.com

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Carla Elliman graphic design

I am a big haired, chicken loving, loud, enthusiastic and energetic individual with a passion for design. During my time at University I have had the opportunity to experiment with and explore different styles and techniques in order to challenge myself and develop a broad range of

graphical skills. I like to think my work reflects my energetic personality. I particularly enjoy working in print, editorial and print production. I have always enjoyed the challenges associated with designing a piece of work that has a physical end product. Having now finished my graphic

design degree, I am ready to face the challenges and opportunities in pursuing a career as a graphic designer.

carlaelliman.co.uk carlaelliman.tumblr.com carlaelliman@hotmail.com

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Rosie Evans fine art

My practice is primarily concerned with the limitations of the boundaries of Fine Art, and whether or not there are set expectations of what constitutes art. I feel that by questioning what art is, or what has the ability to become art, whether this is in terms of concepts or physical entities, then I am really exploring creative possibilities. I became

interested in the journey of a line and began to question the notions of drawing, using shadow as a drawing tool. This encapsulated the idea of permanently capturing something fleeting. As quickly as the shadow makes a drawing, it has migrated to create something new, transient and ephemeral. I introduced systematic

limitations, using numerical data to dictate the drawings and became concerned with the transformation of numerical data into a visual form. These visual forms collectively allow me to imply status or significance to the viewer, false or otherwise. rosie93evans@gmail.com

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Jack Few fine art

Having started my exploration of abstract expressionism over three years ago, I am still highly driven and fuelled by this enigmatic, limitless and ineffable art form. I aim to capture something in my work that emulates imminence, a form of painterly energy on the brink of a dramatic change; emerging

worlds ‘within the fall’. Expressing sensations through an art medium can often be difficult, especially if they’re overwhelming and sublime; they can seem confusing and disorientating. I aim for a harmony of chaos and cohesion in my work, using abstract mark making to balance the specific with the arbitrary.

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Laura Finch fine art

As I came from a fashion and textiles background, I have always had an interest in interior design and soft furnishings with a strong passion for pattern and print. These elements have shown through in all of my work that I have created during my degree, especially in

my geometric sculptures shown in this degree show. I have been influenced by a number of sculptural artists over the past year, the main one being Tara Donovan. This is who initially inspired me to experiment with household objects repeated on large scales to create these unusual, patterned sculptures. In the

future I hope to pursue a career within the creative design industry, preferably interiors, soft furnishings or fashion.

lfinchy92@gmail.com

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Fredie Fisk fine art

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photography

My sculpture work is based on working practices that involve discovery, which includes finding materials to create a piece of artwork. The found materials have been manipulated and transformed to create chaos and tension with a sense of order. My work also involves photographing the unseen. People take photographs everyday but most people

photograph the obvious. My series of images explores details of interior spaces, which often go unnoticed. By photographing these spaces in close-up I have focused on interesting lines, shapes and forms in spatial compositions that normally go unseen but are uncovered in my photographs. I am passionate about discovering

things through the lens of the camera; things that I hadn’t necessarily seen with my naked eye. The work reflects a journey of discovery.

frediefisk@hotmail.co.uk

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Yasmin French fine art

A s a n a r tist I a m pri m a ri l y i nt erest ed in th e b e a u t y of w ha t g row s a nd lives c o mp l e t e l y i nde pe nde ntl y of h uma n ex ist e nce . I hav e t rou b l e ac c e p ting t he b a l ance b e t w e e n mo d er n d a y l i f e and t he b e aut y of th e na tur a l e art h t ha t w e l i v e on . Th e sha pe a nd m ov e m e nt with in ea c h l i ne i s re pre se nt at i v e

of t hi s. I ai m t o capt ure the m ot i on we see i n t he nat u r a l env i ronm ent t hroug h continuo us drawi ng wi t h si m pl e m at er ia ls. The nat ural occurrenc e of hum an error i s i m perative t o t he work’ s success, add ing dept hs ot herwi se unreache d. In t he sam e way a fi ng erpr int

is uniq ue to its o wne r , the ma r gin o f huma n e r r o r would be dif f e r e nt with a no the r ha nd.

ya sminf r e nc h@ live .c o .uk

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Gaskell graphic design

Elle

I was once asked, what kind of a designer do I want to be? Do I have a specialised interest, area, or quality? I realised my answer was simply: “I don’t want to be anything, I want to be everything.” ellegaskell.tumblr.com ellie_1112@hotmail.com

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James Green graphic design

I am a graphic designer with passion for and focus on using new technologies, to design products that are engaging and interactive. I believe it is necessary to look at a problem from every angle and to research a subject in depth in order to produce the best possible solution. jamesgreendesign.co.uk jamesgreeny@gmail.com

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Heather Grierson graphic design

I’m used to working to strict deadlines and I enjoy the intensity of work that comes with a career in graphic design. Having balanced three jobs on top of my studies whilst aiming for a first class degree, my time management skills are second to none. I’m an outgoing individual who is passionate about innovation

and developing brands and willing to work above and beyond the call of duty in order to produce consistently high standards of work. Aspiring to become a brand manager I am looking to work within the marketing sector of the design industry. heatherlouisegrierson.wordpress.com heath_g@hotmail.co.uk

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Charlotte Haigh fine art

Throughout my practice I have always dealt with a sense of light, atmosphere and visual quality. My fascination with light has driven the development of my work; I have explored the visual effects of light on painted surfaces and transparent materials, in particular glass objects. The interaction of light with these

materials is central to my practice and has enabled my work to evolve in a more contemporary manner. Through controlled processes involving projection and video I am able to capture the subtle yet captivating effect of light. The transitory process of light and the painterly quality that is produced, demonstrates the striking

and visual characteristics of light which continue to inspire my practice. Experimenting with the medium of light has enabled me to discover new significance and potential in my artistic practice.

charlotte_83_@hotmail.com

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Nicole Harrison graphic design

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photography

Art is like masturbation. It is selfish and introverted and done for you and you alone. Design is like sex. There is someone else involved, their needs are just as important as your own, and if everything goes right, both parties are happy in the end. nosirrah002@gmail.com

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Jessica Hartwig fine art

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photography

I am a photographer of South African origins but I am now based in Britian. Lelik is niks. Maar dom... Dis onosel is primarily a video based body of work focusing on the relationship between my family history vs South Africa’s Apartheid history. “Lelik is niks. Maar dom... Dis onosel “ is an Afrikaans saying meaning “Ugly is

nothing. But dumb... Is stupid”. This was a saying used to descibe the aparthied, meaning appearances are nothing, but being “dumb” and treating people dependent on their skin tone is “stupid”. This idea is a concept I wanted to capture in my work. jessica_hartwig@hotmail.com

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Laura Marie Heron graphic design

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photography

Like a detective or crime photographer the objective was to capture momentary unoccupied hotel rooms, glimpsing into the private lives and habits of strangers. From the unmade or never slept in bed to the stray items left in the bathroom, an abandoned cup of cold coffee to the discarded contents of the bin and piece them together to provide a narrative.

It was discovered that during the process of recording these ‘glimpses’ of the behaviors and actions of these strangers, it formulated an unspoken dialogue and provided information enabling a supposed construction of their identities with documented ‘proof’ in the form of photographs.

The intention going forward is to delve deeper into how guests act, react and inhabit a space behind closed doors, to a point where the viewers often feel a sense of un-ease, as they became the unwitting collaborators in these violations of privacy. lauramarie365.wordpress.com lolly_marie1305@live.co.uk

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Emily Louise Holton fine art

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photography

I have always been curious about people and how none of them are the same. It was only a matter of time before my photographic interests turned towards portraiture. Producing portraits that reflect personality and lifestyle makes me interact with clientele on a more personal level. My aim is to make each photograph extremely personal and

expressive. Working with a variety of clientele from children to older ladies each shoot is new and exciting. I want to carry on creating emotive portraits into my professional career.

emilylouise@photographer.net

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Louise Hope graphic design

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photography

L ou i se i s a C hest er based Phot og rapher, cov eri ng v ari ous a spe ct s of t he professi on a nd worki ng i n num erous prof e ssi onal approaches. C om posi t i ons for t hi s de g r ee show, ‘ t hey , ’ are concent rat ed on m en t al heal t h

issue s, pe r so na l doc ume nta tio n a nd pho togr a phic the r a py.

flashypets.wix.com/flashy-petslo uho pe 91@gma il.c o m

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Spenser Horsfall graphic design

Lets just skip to the nitty gritty‌ Branding & Advertising Sports Backpacking Eclectic Music Yorkshire Tea Bisto Gravy ‌but not in the morning please. spenserh.tumblr.com

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Houghton graphic design

Jessica

The past three years have been an incredible journey for me, with many highs and lows. When I started this course I was very shy and unsure about what type of designer I would become. But over the past three years I feel my work has developed massively and I am now confident with the work that I produce.

Taking everything I’ve learnt from my time at University. I am really looking forward to what my future could hold.

jessica12houghton.tumblr.com jessicahoughton12@hotmail.com

dear amicitia, they are delighted to invite you to their final degree show

they will be... fine art ists, illustrators, photographers, creatives, graphic designers, printmakers & animators University of Chester Degree Show 2014 19th June

they would like you to join them on the 19th June 2014 at 6pm for the preview of their final degree show

opening hours : 10am - 4 pm daily from 20 th June - 25th J une

they will be found at @They_willbe theywillbe.wix.com /they University of Chester Kingsway Buildings Newton, Chester Cheshire CH2 2LB

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Charlotte Hughes graphic design

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photography

Following recent events in my life I have been on a journey to discover myself. I constantly find inspiration and solace in nature and growing up on the Welsh coast and seeing Snowdon everyday through my window gives me the motivation to get outside and explore. However, more than just nature, I am intrigued by the influence

humankind has within the natural world. It is my intention to capture the invasiveness of this. In a location with domineering landscapes my eye is always drawn towards the people within it, despite the overwhelming impact of nature around them. cehughesdesign.com cehughesdesign@gmail.com

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Jonathan Hyde graphic design

I have enjoyed studying Graphic Design and have developed invaluable skills and experience, including how to pitch and work with clients, work towards tight deadlines, and effectively conduct research and apply it to a problem in order to achieve the best solution. However, I have always wanted more. Graphic Design on its own

is not enough and I constantly question aesthetics to discover the purpose and strategy behind them. I want to know why it is worth becoming exciteWd about. Throughout my final year I have approached Graphic Design and creativity from a business perspective, “strategy� and have thrived in doing

so. I have come to the conclusion that the next step for me is brand strategy; I want to allow myself the opportunity to better myself, to create a career and lifestyle I am proud of. Through brand strategy I feel I will be able to broaden my horizons and achieve this. hydedesign@outlook.com

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Jessica Jack graphic design

For me Creative is not my job title. Creativity is is my passion; it is what I enjoy most in life. My personal work is based around the materiality of textiles, using fabrics and embroidery. Working in the creative industry is where I thrive. itsjessjack.tumblr.com hellojess@live.co.uk

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Jackson fine art

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photography

I have always been fascinated by changes in the natural environment. Drawing my inspiration from the vast array of detail in nature, I explore the fragility, beauty, form, colour and texture of flora and fauna. Through sculpture and photography I seek to capture my ideas and present my work in a creative and imaginative

way, offering a unique perspective on the ephemeral nature of the living world.

fij528@hotmail.com

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Victoria Jackson fine art

My work for this year’s exhibition are pieces that I have made as a way to express my feelings towards anxiety, or any ‘pattern’ of behaviour. I illustrate how if you feel stuck in a habit of thinking, by simply changing your perspective, you can find freedom and see things as they really are. We are in control of our thoughts - we just have

to practise taking control of them. This is the theme behind the work for the exhibition, particularly with ‘The Illusion of Anxiety’. With the other two pieces of work, I have explored further into the pattern itself, focusing on the swallows in the background of the willow pattern and finding ways to make them break free. vikkijj@hotmail.co.uk

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Tabatha Jane photography

Thoughts Of An Author! ! To tell a story in words is one thing, to read the story is another. Interpretation descends from writer to reader to viewer, but being illustrative and exemplifying the ideas of a story is the inspiration behind this video compilation. It shows a deconstructed story,

the plot of which is barely alive and incoherent. The atmospheric scenes are vague and inconclusive but they are to serve as only thoughts. The thoughts of the author. This conceptualisation is shown through a display of subconscious filmic illustrations and resonance as

an attempt to process the mind’s eye. We each have a creative power, an imagination, and this is my story.

tabathajanephotography.co.uk tabatha@tabathajanephotography.co.uk

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Luke Jones fine art

Football is a huge part of my life; it is the first topic of the day and the last topic of the night for my family. I am extremely passionate about football and more so about a particular club – Liverpool. I chose this aspect to fuel the last two years of my course, endless inspiration comes from my love for

the sport and although it may usually come across as a clichĂŠ with those that depict football in their work, in my opinion I think that I have succeeded in avoiding that with mine. I have tried to become a lot more ambiguous when it comes to showcasing my pieces because I do realize that it is somewhat of

an acquired taste, so I have tried to cater and alter the aesthetic of my work to appeal to everyone. I hope you enjoy it.

luke_jones92@hotmail.co.uk

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Sophie Jones graphic design

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.(This is a short extract from my biography, currently on chapter 5) While attending the University of Chester I have gained a lot of very valuable skills. I have taken on everything they have thrown at me. I have learnt skills I never knew existed. I have learnt to question

design and look for the meaning behind everything. My passion for design has grown, my knowledge of design has developed, my confidence has grown stronger and I am just starting to see myself as a designer rather than “just a student�. After a lot of hard work, determination, some tears, endless

amounts of laughter and gallons of Red Bull I am ready to embark on a new chapter in this long and exciting journey. (chapter 6 is going to get exciting)

sophiejones1234.wordpress.com sjones123@hotmail.co.uk

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Catherine Kane graphic design

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photography

Seven Deadly Sins: My project is based on the seven deadly sins – I chose this because it is a topic everyone is familiar with, I wanted to show a personal perspective of how I interpret them. I have an interest in fashion photography, and as my work carried on I realised a set of self portraits would be intimate and revealing, as

the seven deadly sins themselves are. To explore the ideas of lust, sloth, greed, wrath, pride, gluttony and envy was to incorporate a mixture of stereotypical concepts and my own private feelings.

catherinekane38@yahoo.co.uk

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Lavender fine art

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photography

Home for the Lost: Home for the Lost is a series of photographs based on a place called Digbeth. This project is personal as I have grown up near to this town and I’ve seen it deteriorate over time. I have focused on four different ideas that interrelate physically, metaphorically and visually to create a series that focuses on urban decay.

I’m interested in the line and form of the isolated buildings and abandoned objects that make up this area. These have been subjected to natural decay and human interaction. I have also collected abandoned objects, and photographed them in the studio, isolating them, and focusing on their degraded qualities.

I have also buried photographs of Digbeth which act as a metaphor for economic and social collapse.

emmalouiselavender@hotmail.co.uk

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Caroline Lees graphic design

I’m not your typical girl. Yes I am a massive Backstreet Boys fan (don’t judge me). I also love formula 1; an odd combination I know. Find me with a cup of coffee and I’ll be wired like a top as I have it so strong you can stand a spoon in it. I have a love-hate relationship with type. I love beautiful typography and the passion it takes to create but loathe

that I see bad typography everywhere. I’m a hands on designer. I make things; it’s what I enjoy. Arranging and rearranging elements of a design can have me banging my head against a wall to get it right but it’s completely worth it and I wouldn’t want to do anything else. cflees6@gmail.com

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Laura Leonard graphic design

I am a mature lady trapped inside a funny girls body. I’ve been told that if I were to be described in one word it would be endearing. I love spending time with my friends and family and often have them in fits of laughter, with my dippy comments affectionately known as “Laurisms�. I love food. All food. Travelling and staying in

unique hotels whilst sampling local cuisine makes me immensely happy. These experiences have spilled into my design work. I often take inspiration from foreign posters, craft beer labels and ceramics. My design style has a strong retro feel but I am not limited to this. I have a flexible design approach ensuring what

I do produce is the best visual solution I can achieve. I love what I do and look forward to whatever my future holds.

laura.leonard@rocketmail.com

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Dominic Lightfoot fine art

My work has always centered around my boyish look on the world and seeing things through mischievous eyes. As a result of this, a lot of my installations and three-dimensional works are quite playful and tongue in cheek. soundcloud.com/life-form dominic-lightfoot@hotmail.co.uk

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Hannah Lilley j o u r na l i s m

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photography

The world is such a vast place, it is a shame I have seen so little of it. Brought up in the countryside, I have noticed I close myself in to places I am familiar with, I tend to stay within reach of my family, and never explore things for myself. This project is a self reflection of how close my heart is to my home,

and how I have taken small steps to visit the new unfamiliar places around me. Travelling through various places in the UK throughout the year and the stories that unfolded through these small villages. Influenced by Dinu Li, ‘The Mother Of All Journeys’ I took a step forward in looking at myself,

and creating a visual diary of the happenings around me. I took my old, rusty car, and drove.

hana.lilley91@live.co.uk

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John-Lloyd Quayle fine art

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photography

My Practice is based heavily around my hometown in Merseyside. What started as my playing around with a camera has turned into an ongoing close observation of people and place. A place that I have known all my life and that has continued to change over time. I found myself walking around all day with my eye to my viewfinder.

I was establishing a relationship with the people and my camera, a relationship that is constantly growing.

johnlloydquayle.co.uk johnlloydquayle@hotmail.com

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Pamela Maleci fine art

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graphic design

My practice makes use of a broad range of materials, materials that are specifically sourced from sites that are in a state of decay. These works, isolated in the context of the gallery, give rise to a new understanding of the lifespan of the constituent parts and the resultant implications brought about by the passage of time. pamegamb@msn.com

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Kirsty McDonald graphic design

Being creative is a part of what makes me who I am, whether that’s a creative designer, thinker, worker, manager or writer. I love all things creative and consider graphic design to be the ideal discipline enabling me to explore all aspects of creativity. I’m heavily inspired by quotes, book covers, quirkiness and large and small format print! I see the

practicality of using creative software as a tool, but also enjoy working with different medias and materials using both traditional and electronic techniques. As a book-lover, I am determined not to forget about print and I’m always looking for ways to include this into my work. kirstymcd@hotmail.co.uk

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A listair McWiggan graphic design

Graphic design is quite possibly one of the most difficult careers to define because it covers such a wide variety of disciplines, whenever I am asked, “what is graphic design?” I respond with “whenever you see images and words working together to communicate an idea or concept, that’s graphic design.”

This is especially true in the areas I wish to specialise in which are: editorial design, layout design and digital design.

alistairmcwiggan.wordpress.com alistair.mcwiggan@gmail.com

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Metcalfe graphic design

K at y

“What it is like to be young and undecided and excited and scared.� Frank Chimero really nailed what it is to be a creative person about to graduate into the big wide world. My journey up to now has taken me across continents to study, put me in direct contact with some prestigious designers and throughout the process I have not stopped questioning,

learning and enjoying what I do. All my life I have been a visual learner, thinker and communicator and only recently have I realised that graphic design has given me my place in the world. I get this spark from creating something I believe in and the imagination it inspires. I have become consumed by the craft of design, with

motivated hands that itch with possibility. So, I may be young and undecided and excited and scared but I am more than ready for the next challenge that awaits me.

katymetcalfe.co.uk katy.met@btinternet.com

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Brandon Millard graphic design

A s a Graphi c D esi g ner I am a photog rapher, i l l ust rat or, edi t ori al de si gner and di g i t al desi g ner. Al l of t hese areas m ake m e a “creat i v e i ndi v i dual ” who enjoy s probl em sol v i ng t hroug h desi g n, creat i ng ne w and exci t i ng desi g n sol ut i ons.

I be lie ve wor k sho uld be f un, ho w c a n you be c r e a tive whe n you’r e bo r e d?

br a ndo n-milla r d.tumblr .c o m Brandonmillard2005@hotmail.co.uk

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Millgate graphic design

Josh

Everything I do is led by my curious nature. My current area of inquiry focuses the creation of artwork through the interaction between music, digital technology and the audience. I have an obsessive eye for detail, along with a love of experimentation that, combined with my understanding of the benefits of in depth research,

allows me to solve design problems effectively. My motivation for perusing a career within design is the enjoyment of shaping a small, sometimes insignificant idea into a huge inspirational success.

joshmillgate.co.uk hello@joshmillgate.co.uk

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Lucinda Minton fine art

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photography

Aerial perspectives: I have the opportunity to access a small private plane as a passenger on a regular basis. This access has allowed me to experiment as a photographer when airborne and explore both rural and urban landscapes. Over a series of flights I have developed a portfolio of aerial photographs that have become

progressively more abstract. These photographs offer a new perspective on landscape, transforming the familiar into something unfamiliar. All my aerial photographs are a unique moment in time when weather conditions, cloud formations, light and shadow all combine to produce a single image which has beauty of its own, not

visible from the ground. In my work I have, increasingly, explored the freedom which Jason Weems calls ‘aviation’s unanchored aerial gaze’ (Weems, 2012) which releases both photographer and audience from the restrictive perspective of the horizon’s boundaries. luci_minton@hotmail.com

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Seamus Monaghan graphic design

Stop reading our rambling parentheticals and get to the great stuff. Go. Now. Leave!

seamustittle.wordpress.com helloseamus@live.com @helloseamus

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Charlotte Montagu e v e n t s m ana g e m e n t

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photography

Veiling: A multi-layered investigation into the complexities of identity in contemporary society, influenced by in depth research into anonymity and different forms of disguise.

cmontagu92@gmail.com

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Charlotte Moran photography

The Understanding of time. At the start of my journey at the University of Chester, I was very limited to what I could push myself to do, as I was so used to being in my comfort zone and not exploring what I could achieve. I then became to experiment a lot further with my photography as I began to explore different

techniques of presenting my work that would stand out to my viewers. Within my work I like to get my audience to interact as it gets the viewer involved as well as making them intrigued to learn about the background of my work. Throughout the final year I have gained an interest in photographic

collages, as it enables me to explore photography in a more inspirational way.

morancharlotte@hotmail.com

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Nelson photography

Lee

Galatea: This series of photographic works was informed by the Greek myth of Pygmalion & Galatea. The experience was very liberating for me because some of the elements within the work are personal and underpin the images as means of exploring these through because my work was a form of therapy, communicating an

experience indirectly through my work. The main inspiration for the work came from the painting; Pygmalion and Galatea 1797. Louis Gauffier 1761-1801. I wanted to dismantle this story and create something new with it looking at a range of possibilities Allowing the story to become something new, a new perspective on

something ancient that was informed solely by me and I was informed by it. Allowing the story to grow and form by placing in it experiences that I have wished to reflect upon but also identifying myself with Galatea enabled the work to take form. nelson1992@hotmail.co.uk

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Norman e d u c a t i o na l s t u d i e s

Amy

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fine art

My work is open to the process of experimentation and I allow the work to evolve in this way. I have had the opportunity to use a wide range of mediums to create my work throughout my time at University. My current work explores notions of science and art, using different strategies and techniques to investigate the material

qualities of polystyrene and acetone. I have explored the territory between the gallery and laboratory; artistic representation against scientific visualisation, between the scientific emphasis on exploring polystyrene and acetone and the artistic element of transforming it. My work exists as video. Through video I am able to

capture every reaction, every sound and every slight movement. It allows me to play with scale, sound and lighting to enhance the initial experiments and create a piece of work that depicts elements of science and molecular forms in a visually aesthetic way. amy.normz@googlemail.com

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Jessica Norman graphic design

I have been studying graphic design for over seven years and have recently started my own business designing bespoke cycle apparel for women. These designs have been manufactured and are currently on sale through my company, Cycle Belle, for which I have created all the branding and marketing materials.

Alongside this personal venture I continue to work as a freelance graphic designer.

jessicafnorman@gmail.com

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Hollie Pearson graphic design

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela. What I love about graphic design is its visual communication. I consider myself as a creative thinker and problem solver. I’m always full of new ideas and I love the challenge of each new brief. As a creative, I specialize in advertising and branding.

My passion is visual communication and design. I love making ideas happen that make people think differently. My aim is to bring exciting possibilities to everything I create, grow as a designer, learn from professionals and gain experience in the creative industry. iamhollie.co.uk holliepearsonn@gmail.com

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Tamara Pensa graphic design

I am a passionate and driven designer with interests in branding, advertising and digital illustration. I enjoy learning new things and exploring new areas of graphic design. For me the best design briefs are the ones I struggle with, because

being challenged makes me work harder to achieve something that I am really proud of.

tamaraPensa.tumblr.com tamarapensa@outlook.com

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Michelle Trevyn Pickering graphic design

Allow me to quote Confucius for a moment, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.� So with that in mind, I chose a career in Graphic Design so I can do what I love everyday of my working life. michellePickering@hotmail.co.uk

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Natalie Pochodaj fine art

Portraiture. Pareidolia.Process. Paint. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of combining processes in order to distort an image, specifically concentrating on the face and human form. Recently I have combined this

with my interest in grids, lines and systematic methods to produce my human pixilation paintings. These methods have sparked a particular curiosity in the idea of computer versus the artist’s hand: not arguing that one is better but highlighting

the differences between the two. My work focusses mainly on the idea of human error and how far I can alter a portrait before it stops being regarded as a human figure. natpoc@live.com

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Lydia Price fine art

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photography

The Edge is a project using film photography exploring our desires in relation to inspiring landscapes and our longing for the freedom they represent. Along that edge we face entrapment in industry and on going work that gives us status and identity. All of the images represent those small moments that we have, yet taken for granted

amongst our everyday lives in society. The vast space enables us to breathe and forget who we are and what we believe we are here to achieve. The inevitable sense of belonging disappears and for that one moment we are unattainable and have the power to feel and be who we really truly are. jaderaymond@hotmail.co.uk

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Dylan Wynne Pritchard graphic design

I live in a fantasy world where everything comes easily until I realise, too late, that it does not. Then it’s an all-nighter, a calorie intoxicating kind of night in the library. This usually ends up being a mediocre piece of work that a hyperactive kid would be proud of. Sometimes though, a gem occurs, then I am on top of the

world; compliments appreciated. So, I guess you could call me a diamond in the rough, an extremely rough diamond. My latest work is focused on a campaign to create a safer place for young LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender) children in schools. The message is to convey a positive atmosphere for the LGBT community

in schools as the title implies “Life Gets Better Together”.

dylanpritch@hotmail.co.uk

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Stacey Radley fine art

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photography

Unnoticed: My work is an investigation of the city of Salford, which is invariably stereotyped as an area of high crime and is considered by many as a typically decaying, industrialised area of the North West. After years of neglect and decay, Chapel Street known to be the former heart of the city, stands as a skeleton stripped of all recognition of

its industrial past and parts of this area are undergoing extensive regeneration. This series of work is in part a journey, which I undertook, experiencing at first hand the environment and neglected parts of the city. These photographs feature a combination of unoccupied streets, neglected structures and overlooked architecture. To explore

the infrastructure, my inspiration was to represent this lifelessness and preserve part of the life and history of this place. I wanted to document and capture a variety of aspects of Salford, from the elements of sad neglect to the much needed regeneration. staceyradley@yahoo.co.uk

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Robinson graphic design

Sean

Design is an exciting rollercoaster all creative individuals enjoy to ride. Every twist, turn and bump, every rattle, shake and tremor takes you a step closer to finishing the journey and finding that perfect solution. I thoroughly enjoy and am proud to be part of that stimulating process that is design. seanburnlee@msn.com

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Sophie Rucker j o u r na l i s m

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photography

This is Dave. During this project I have focused on the people around me and find the idea of human relationships deeply fascinating. In this way, the selection of images are to be perceived through mass observation which Russell Roberts states is a “social project in itself” where the underlying aim is to try to understand ordinary lives; instantly

turning the art of observation and perception into an experimental process where the outcome remains unique. This is Dave follows on from This is My Mum which integrated image and text to document and portray the sensitivities of my mother’s undiagnosed illness. The textual elements in This is My Mum limits intellectual acuity.

Therefore, the elimination of text encourages a process of perception, which ultimately reveals Dave’s identity.

sophierucker@hotmail.com

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Bradley Rutland-Jones graphic design

I love fashion, fashion graphics and illustration. I aspire to work in the fashion industry, designing and selling my own clothes, creating fashion graphics or running my own boutique shop.

bradleyrjdesign.tumblr.com bjrj1234@gmail.com

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Jasmeen Sangha graphic design

I’m an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player, a creative thinker and a problem solver, who continually enjoys learning about the design industry. My strengths are illustration, packaging and marketing campaigns. I thoroughly enjoy working with branding and advertising projects and I would like to pursue a career in these areas.

In 2013 I spent 5 weeks working at Chelsea Football Club and this was my first experience of what working in industry would be like. I worked on print and digital projects for the stadium, the mega store and for their various media platforms. A lot of the work was for the Chelsea website and Chelsea TV and I was

extremely pleased that many of my designs were used on their website.

jasmeensangha.wordpress.com jasmeen_92@hotmail.co.uk

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Kelleigh Sayer-Hall graphic design

“A Caterpie may change into a Butterfree, but the heart that beats inside remains the same.” – Brock After 3 years at Chester, I will be moving away to New Zealand in August to pursue a life abroad within Marketing. My vocation for a happy career path would be game design and 3D design. kellysayerhall@hotmail.com

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Wayne Sharpe graphic design

It has always been a dream of mine to live in American. Straight after graduation I will be looking to develop my skills as a young designer within an agency that will help me reach my full potential. This will help me fulfill my ultimate ambition, to set up a

design studio in California. Don’t tell people your dreams. Show them.

waynersharpe23.tumblr.com wayne_22@hotmail.co.uk

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Sheppard english literature

Ellen

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fine art

The act of creating art is one of selfanalysis and decryption. By extension art is a human. The unravelling of self is put on display and as Freud describes, ‘[the artist’s] aim is to awaken in us the same emotional attitude, the same mental constellation as that which in him produced the impetus to create.’

I hope that I have developed this notion in my own work and continue to do so in the future.

e_sheppard@hotmail.co.uk

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Emelinda Spolverino photograhy

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fine art

Onirevlops: Recording an autobiographical and emotional journey, which adopts metaphor as part of its strategy. The work is connected with lived experience and I have documented the emotions connected with grief, love, confusion, loneliness, vulnerability and contentment, in a

subtle way, through the use of body language, settings and technique.

e_spolverino@yahoo.co.uk

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Andrew Taylor graphic design

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photography

I love design, I think it’s great, all of life’s problems can be solved with it in some shape or form, and it has no limits to what you can do with it. Being a photographer as well I like to mix up graphics with photography to create interesting and unique solutions to design problems that I am confronted with.

I came to university to nurture and grow my passion for this industry and Chester has been an excellent place to do this, it has given me the confidence to pursue interesting and “outside the box” methods of approaching my work leading to fresh and innovative solutions. This fresh out the oven knowledge coupled with my own style has set

me up quite well to tackle what the design industry dares to throw at me.

noncarbonateddesign.wordpress.com andrew_Taylor88@outlook.com

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Emma Taylor fine art

My practice focuses on the use of paper, and from this I have been exploring notions of repetition, labour and systems. I am exploring paper as a medium, challenging the everyday expectations of the material; it is, after all, something to which things are usually applied. My practice tests and confirms that a simple medium

can be used to create pieces of art in their own right; in this sense my work also considers the notion of purity. This line of enquiry has also included consideration of the properties of paper, as it is not simply white, and it is affected differently depending on the environment. Sol Le Wit’s ‘Paragraphs on Abstract Art’ has been

an inspiration to my work, specifically the idea of the use of one simple unit repeated and used on a mass scale to create something of value and impact. I believe the most ordinary of materials have the potential for transformation.

emalilien6@gmail.com

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Louise Taylor fine art

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photography

For Fine Art and Photography, I have produced work based on life, death and the morbid. For Fine Art I have created work that spills out of the brain and has been projected onto large boards, so the illusion is that it is spilling out creativity. My photography is similar in some ways in the sense that my work

is all based on life, death and the morbid. The use of props has also played a big part in all of my images.

louisetaylor-ox@hotmail.com

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Hannah Tennant e d u c a t i o na l s t u d i e s

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fine art

I have always been a quirky person, from what I look like, to the work which I produce. I have always had great family support and feel that this enabled me to be myself. I am from Liverpool and extremely proud to come from such an influential place. I have a huge personality and always have a smile on my face.

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Charlotte Terry graphic design

Everyone is creative, I problem solve. I’m hardworking and adventurous. I eat lots of food, I wear socks that don’t match, I love my pets and my parents have always been my rock. I am a confident, outgoing & comedic person. I have been studying Graphic Design since 2006, having also studied Art and Theatre design; my style tends

to be very hands-on. This has proved to be invaluable, enabling me to look at briefs from various perspectives and disciplines before committing to project. This time next year I’ll be scuba diving and swimming with Great White Sharks in Australia whilst travelling around the world for 6 months. I aim to experience new cultures

gaining a better understanding or our world.The valuable insight gained through experiencing other cultures will inform and develop both my personal perspective and my skills as a design practitioner. charlotteterry.co.uk charlotte.terry@live.com

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Rhiannon Titley graphic design

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photography

My work draws inspiration from vintage textures, patterns and objects and the personal touch that comes with hand rendered design. Creativity cannot be taught - I think it takes a certain person to create something using physical materials whereas almost anyone can learn to use

a computer or a piece of software. That is not to underestimate the value of digital design techniques, as I often find them useful in the final stages of production. My belief is that we rely too heavily on the ‘new’ – we replace things that are broken or old without finding new

uses for them. My aim is to encourage people to engage with their creativity and find new uses for old things.

rhiannontitley.tumblr.com behance.net/rhiannontitley rhiannontitley@outlook.com

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Treadwell graphic design

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photography

Down on the Allotment. At the beginning of this project I had little idea as to how this journey would unfold but overall I am happy with the outcome, as I have done what I set out to achieve. I have explored Allotments in detail throughout my project to uncover further meaning and use a documentary style of photography to investigate the privacy

of allotment holders and how they each individually use the space of which they have been allocated. I have learnt throughout this project that many allotment holders use their own allotted space to escape to from everyday life and a lot of them use it as a social part of their life. I find this style of photography interesting

as it has allowed me to document each aspect of my project in full detail including all the little personal touches people have within their space.

ktreadwell93@gmail.com

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Holly Turner graphic design

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fine art

I absolutely love lines.The three gruelling years at university have enabled me to establish and develop my personal niche. In the most recent year, I have a wider understanding on using my skills within Graphic

Design and Fine Art to compliment one another. Most importantly, discovering my love for lines!

holner.tumblr.com hollyturner2203@yahoo.co.uk

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Michael Walls fine art

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photography

As a photographer and fine artist I create works that range from the documentary to the conceptual. With regards to my photography I am interested in the context that surrounds me, the places I encounter and the methodology of psychogeography. With my fine art practice I focus on the curation of colour

informed by the formalised set- up in supermarkets or colour paint stores. I create pieces of art that deal with aspects of everyday life, to engage a broad audience. As an artist I deliver a narrative to the audience sometimes in a raw or subliminal manner. mwallsphotography@gmail.com

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Katharine Watling fine art

I have always been interested in creating work that engulfs the viewer. I work in an experimental manner, not particularly focusing on the materials I use but more the outcome they create. I want my pieces to evoke emotions through my processes, whether it be painting, illustration, video, sound or a combination of these mediums to

create installations that immerse the viewer into my own worlds or thoughts. I create work that often leaves the viewer with a sense of confusion and am working with the idea of the subconscious mind and dreams; creating an environment of the unknown through the use of video projection and sound. katharinewatling@hotmail.co.uk

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Chloe Wilding fine art

Unique (ju:ni:k) [Chloe Wilding] being the only existing one of its type or, more generally unusual, or special in some way. As an artist I think outside of the box, I explore, I experiment, and I reinvent the everyday, I have a unique vision of the world around me, my practice conveys this vision, I create artworks to present my ideas to

the world, to give an insight into my wonderful, unique world of art.

wilding29@hotmail.co.uk

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Angharad Mair Lloyd Williams fine art

I have always been interested in tattoos and the technique of creating a tattoo; the initial idea taken from mind to paper then from paper to skin is something I have a great interest in. This interest informed the idea for this work and prompted me to have my own design tattooed on me. I love the feeling of having a tattoo inked onto my

skin, I love being the canvas for my own creation as I believe the body is the best form of art and should be used like it. However it wasn’t very practical to cover myself in tattoos for this final year’s work so I liked the idea of creating a tattoo in an unconventional area, which was not on the skin. So after many, many sleepless nights of experimenting with

different materials I found one that I enjoyed creating although a bit of a challenge, wooden kebab sticks.

angewilliams92@hotmail.com

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Hollie Williams fine art

The idea of the unknown is what I find interesting in a lot of art work. A lack of certainty and specificity from the artist means your perception of a piece can change as you learn and experience more in life – what you find beautiful today may disgust you tomorrow. Art isn’t always supposed to be enjoyable or understandable

which can frustrate people. I have been exploring the notion of endurance and have found that the distinction between pain and pleasure is unclear, unknown. My work portrays these ideas through performance pieces, considering ‘mad violence in a fairly innocent activity’. info@holliewilliams.co.uk

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Sioned Wyn Williams fine art

A memory of a moment is always captured better in a photograph, but when we look back, that moment is never as clear. This has been the main interest in my practice. Not looking at my own photographs as such but other generations in my family, I enjoy not knowing what happened and guessing the story.

In some of these images I have highlighted a section with coloured thread, and others I have partly covered in darker thread so the image isn’t clear and therefore represents memory fading over time.

sionzwyn@live.com

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Stuart John Williams graphic design

It is believed that thick, black spectacles give designers special powers. That must be true if I’m still here writing this today. The past three years have been incredible, I would not change a thing. If I had any advice to give, it would be this; if you love what you do, you’ll never have to do a day’s

work in your life. I love what I do. Let the next adventure begin...

@SJW_GD sjwgraphicdesign.com sjwdesign@live.com

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Alastair Willis photography

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graphic design

Uncertain Reality. Throughout my university career, my photography has explored the theme of false realities. This being because it is has inspired me to create work and to show images, which question the truthfulness of contemporary photography. I have continued with this theme throughout my final year, working

the idea of illusion in photography. I have created false realities using narratives that accompany my fictional images that I have produced to make the contents appear to be real. My final exhibition will show a collage of photographs based on one space. Some images will be fictional and show a small-scale replica of

the space whilst the others will show shots of the real space. All of my images show sections from the living area of a traditional home and my photography aims to mask the difference between fiction and reality.

alwillis@hotmail.co.uk

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Kathryn Wilsher english

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“There is no must in Art because art is free.� Wassily Kandinsky. I am a very open minded worker and I enjoy exploring different artistic mediums. I have moved from primarily being a painter to creating sculpture for the past year, yet the focal point to all of my practice still centers itself on abstraction.

I have concerned myself with the found object and looking at how its interpretation changes in an environment outside of its own. From this, my work has grown significantly; creativity and scale evolving and allowing me to play with the idea of breaking the frame and the uncertain boundary of whether a work is a sculpture or a painting.

I let my work and decisions evolve as I create, thus the interpretation becomes never ending, leaving room for numerous avenues of interpretation; the quirky bemusing nature creating a mystery imposed by the objects, their textures and the structures composition. kathryn.wilsher@hotmail.co.uk

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North Wales > Chester > Central London. It all happened so fast.

www.barrywoodhall.co.uk hello@barrywoodhall.co.uk

Acknowledgements We would like to take this opportunity to thank... Professor Neil Grant Head of Department of Art and Design Tim Daly Deputy Head of Department of Art and Design Dr. Jeremy Turner Programme Leader Fine Art Maxine Bristow Maggie Jackson Dr. Tom McGuirk Alexe Dilworth Steve Carrick Lesley Halliwell Bernadine Murray Programme Leader Graphic Design Elizabeth Kealy-Morris Kevin Furlong Michael Moore Alan Summers Steve Clarke Dr Cian Quayle Programme Leader Photography Dinu Li Dr Teemu Hupli Tom Wood Neil Coombs

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Technical Support Chris Bebbington Chris Millward Tom Hignett Hannah Frey Tabitha Jussa

Administration Sarah Buckle Clare Dickens

Catalogue design Stuart Williams Holly Turner

Head of Art and Design

elcome to the 2014 university of chester art and design graduation show, the career launch of over 150 artists designers and photographers. The work represented here and presented in the exhibition celebrates the achievement of the students’ three years of study in their chosen disciplines. A special feature of the experience at chester is the facility for students to combine courses providing unique interdisciplinary outcomes across fine art, photography, graphic design and in some cases modern languages, journalism and education. The students and staff are keen to contribute to the cultural development of the city and region. The graduation exhibition is regarded as a key event in showing the talent, drive and enthusiasm being nurtured in the art and design department and a fantastic opportunity for the public see the potential available.

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has a growing reputation for the employability of its graduates and the impact they can make to the cultural and economic development of the region. This essential aspect of contemporary visual arts education is confirmed by external examiner comment and the students are keen to be part of this developing story against the background of the improving economic climate. The internationally renowned designer Ken Garland after a recent visit to the department wrote. “I have to say that, in a long association with colleges of art and design in the UK, US, Australia and Europe, I have rarely seen such excellent work in progress or such responsive students and staff.� Ken Garland March 2014 That work in progress has now come to fruition and we are confident that the great potential and creativity exhibited by the students will be recognized and appreciated.

They_ University of Chester 19th - 25th June 2014 University of Chester Faculty of Arts and Media Department of Art and Design Kingsway Building Chester CH2 2LB www.chester.ac.uk/art-design First published 2014 Š University of Chester, Department of Art and Design All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without, the prior permission of the publisher.