4 May 2010

Duncan of Jordanstone Alumnus shortlisted for Turner Prize

Susan Philipsz, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, is one of four artists shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize.

Susan studied Fine Art at Dundee from 1989 to 1993, specialising in sculpture. Her association with the city continued when Dundee Contemporary Arts exhibited one of her pieces 'Atlantis' in 1995. It is now part of the University's museum collections.

'I am absolutely delighted to see Susan nominated for the Turner Prize,' said Gareth Fisher, Professor of Fine Art at DJCAD, part of the University of Dundee. 'I actually tutored Susan in her Honours year and she is still a good friend to Dundee.'

Susan, who comes from Glasgow, is best known for creating 'sculptures using sound' and often uses popular music and film themes as the basis of her art.

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