20 March 2009

New exhibition celebrates Duncan of Jordanstone graduates

'As it is when it was' - new exhibition March 21st - June 13th

The latest exhibition in the University of Dundee’s Lamb Gallery, 'As it is when it was', celebrates Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduates, many of whom have gone on to achieve considerable success in their artistic endeavours.

It coincides with Dundee Contemporary Arts’ 10th anniversary exhibition The Associates which shows the contemporary work of 17 Duncan of Jordanstone graduates. As it is when it was includes student pieces by artists who feature in the DCA exhibition, including Ellen Munro, Robert Orchardson and Stephen Sutcliffe.

Alongside student works from other graduates who have already developed a strong reputation in the contemporary art world, such as Christopher Orr and Gordon Robin Brown, the exhibition will also include highlights from the 2008 degree show. Works shown will be in a variety of media, from drawings and paintings to sculpture and photography.

As it is when it was runs in the Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee from 21 March - 13 June 2009, Monday-Friday 09.30-20.30, Saturday 09.30-16.30. There is no admission charge.

For further information please contact the exhibition curator Julie Brown on 0784 686 1635 or curator of Museum Services Matthew Jarron on 01382 384310 or email museum@dundee.ac.uk.

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