Wirral Met student selected by UAL Awarding Body to showcase work at London exhibition
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Breena Sinclair, who studies UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice, Art, Design and Communications Level 3, has been selected to exhibit her work Origins Creatives, taking place at the Mall Galleries in July.
Breena’s work, titled ‘Clown Town’ and caught the attention of UAL’s Awarding Body curator, Charlie Levine, amongst over 500 submissions.
‘Clown Town’ explores a neglected New York neighbourhood, home to clowns who try to infuse whimsy into their lives. The work celebrates the surreal and bizarre, looking beyond the makeup into the people seeking a brighter world.
The piece will be displayed during this year’s Origins Creative exhibition, from 16-20 July/
Origins Creatives is a free exhibition that is organised by UAL Awarding Body. This event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals in the creative sector to discover original talent and to celebrate the dedication and hard work of young creatives from across the UK and internationally.
The exhibition highlights the exceptional work of students from centres across the UK, showcasing their talent across the UAL subject areas of Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production, Performing Arts, Entry Level 3 in Art and Design and Performing Arts, Professional Diplomas, and the Extended Project Qualification.
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