15 March 2011
Dundee dozen selected for Royal Scottish Academy exhibition
Twelve art and architecture graduates from the University of Dundee have been chosen to appear at this year’s prestigious RSA New Contemporaries exhibition.
RSA New Contemporaries is one of the premier showcases for emerging artistic talent in Scotland. The annual exhibition, which opens at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh later this week, features work including painting, sculpture, film making, photography, printmaking, architecture and installation.
The eleven artists from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) - Joss Allen, Kimberly Bartsch, Sinéad Bracken, Fiona Gordon, Charlene Noble, Lyndsey Redford, Mary Somerville, Kimberley Stewart, Lisa Ure, Jan Williamson and Colin Wilson - were selected after impressing representatives of the RSA who visited the 2010 Dundee Degree Show. Architecture graduate Alan Keane was also chosen after his work caught the eye of judges.
Dundee graduates won prizes totalling almost £4,000 at last year’s exhibition and Professor Tom Inns, Acting Dean at DJCAD, said he was sure this year’s cohort would do the University proud once again.
'Over the past couple of years, this exhibition has established itself as one of the most important and respected for emerging artists in Scotland,' he said.
'It is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to take advantage of a wonderful platform and show they deserve to be regarded as among the best in Scotland. It is heartening to see so many artists and architects from Dundee selected to exhibit, and to see that so many were so successful last year.
'I would encourage anyone to get along and visit RSA New Contemporaries - it highlights the role of the RSA in supporting new talent, and is a unique opportunity to see work from the best of Scotland's up-and-coming artists and architects under one roof.'
The exhibition forms part of the RSA's commitment to supporting and presenting the best contemporary work in Scotland. Sixty artists and architects from Scotland’s art colleges and architecture schools were chosen to exhibit in 2011, the third annual showcase event.
The artists were chosen from the 2010 Scottish Degree shows by exhibition conveners Sandy Moffat RSA (art) and Gareth Hoskins RSA (architecture), with assistance from members of the Royal Scottish Academy and representatives from the five main colleges of art and six schools of architecture in Scotland.
The chosen graduates are given the opportunity to launch their career at the prestigious RSA galleries. This exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to invest in Scotland’s up-and-coming talent at the early stages of their careers.
With over £11,000 worth of monetary awards in addition to residency, studio and purchase prizes, the development of this exhibition is an important initiative for emerging artists in Scotland, enabling a ‘first exhibition’ opportunity for dozens of emergent artists annually.
RSA New Contemporaries will be held at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, between 19th March and 13th April. The exhibition is open from 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and from 12noon-5pm on Sundays. Admission is £2/£1 concession
Notes to editors:
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design merged with the University of Dundee in 1994. It is an integral part of the University and is ranked as one of the top schools of art in the UK and has an outstanding reputation in both practice and research
Dundee’s School of Architecture is part of the University’s College of Art, Science and Engineering.
About the Royal Scottish Academy: The Royal Scottish Academy has a proud tradition of promoting excellence in contemporary art in Scotland. Led by eminent artists and architects it supports the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts through exhibitions, artist opportunities and related educational talks and events.
Re-establishing itself as a leading organisation for the visual arts in Scotland, it has successfully garnered a reputation for the strength of its engaging and diverse exhibitions and the fantastic opportunities it offers both established and emerging artists. For further information visit www.royalscottishacademy.org
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