Creative Industries End of Year Show winners announced

June 21, 2023

Creative Industries students at North East Scotland College’s Aberdeen City Campus have been showcasing their work in an End of Year Show this week.

The private opening event on Tuesday 20 June attracted over 200 guests including friends, family, VIPs and representatives from local businesses and educational establishments.  The highlight of this occasion was the announcement of the Best Work on the Wall Award winners in categories including: Contemporary Art Practice, Creative Architectural Image, Visual Communication, Photography and Textiles.

The Best Work on the Wall judges and winners are:

• Contemporary Art Practice

Judged by Amy Liptrott from Aberdeen Arts Centre

Winner:  Katherine Martin

• Photography

Judged by Karen Jamieson from Aberdeen Art Gallery

Winner: Zsanett Angyal

• Textiles

Judged by Karen Jamieson from Aberdeen Art Gallery

Winner: Meghan Metcalf

• Visual Communication

Judged by Prem Reynolds and Fraser Mackie from ArtDepartment.co.uk

Winner: Catriona Smith

• Creative Architectural Image

Judged by Yunming Thomson of JM Architects

Winner:  Innes Gregory

The event was opened by NESCol Principal Neil Cowie. He said: “Once again the students have produced a stunning selection of work with something for everyone to admire and enjoy – students and staff should be congratulated on their achievement. I would like to thank everyone who worked hard to make the show a success and also our distinguished panel of judges who have the unenviable task of deciding upon the winners.”

The Show is open to the public on Thursday 22 June from 9am – 8pm and Friday 23 June from 9am – 3pm.

More information on this and the End of Year Show at Fraserburgh Campus.