LOOK WHAT YOU DID: MA Contemporary Dialogues Exhibition Opens in Swansea

15 December 2024

��ϳԹ��’s Swansea College of Art proudly presents ‘LOOK WHAT YOU DID,’ an engaging and thought-provoking exhibition showcasing the innovative and interdisciplinary work of students from the MA Contemporary Dialogues programme.

A student standing in front of several paintings at the exhibition.

This dynamic exhibition brings together work from students across a range of programmes, including Photography, Fine Art, Illustration, Textiles, Design Crafts, Glass, Graphic Design, and Moving Image, celebrating their mastery of specialist skills while embracing exciting interdisciplinary approaches.

The title, ‘LOOK WHAT YOU DID,’ serves as a bold statement and a challenge. It prompts audiences to reflect on the implications of human impact on the world, particularly within the context of the Anthropocene, mass production, and consumerism. These emerging artists and designers invite us to reconsider existing processes and systems, proposing fresh strategies for the future.

Senior Lecturer Catherine Brown said: “The MA Contemporary Dialogues portfolio encourages students to take an interdisciplinary approach, and this exhibition clearly shows the exciting opportunities they’ve embraced. From Illustration students working in stained glass to Photography students creating large-scale sculptural installations, the works reflect a commitment to innovation and future thinking. We’re extremely proud of their enthusiasm and dedication and wish them every success in the future.”

Caroline Thraves, Academic Director Art & Media said: “Hosting an exhibition featuring the work of students across these programmes is vital for nurturing creative talent and giving emerging artists a platform to share their voices. It not only celebrates their achievements but also fosters dialogue, inspires innovation, and connects their ideas with the wider community, shaping the cultural and creative landscape of tomorrow.”

About the Exhibition

Through experimental and interdisciplinary practices, these students interrogate, challenge, and reimagine the way we interact with the world. Each work embodies a response to the program’s ethos of cultivating critical dialogue and embracing experimental creativity, offering a glimpse into a new era of sustainable, conscious design and artistry.

Exhibition Dates:

• Opening Event: Friday, 13th December 2024, 4pm–9pm

• Exhibition Open: 14th December 2024 – 10th January 2025, 10am–4pm

• Exhibition Closed: 21st December 2024 – 5th January 2025 and Sundays

Location: Dynevor Foyer and Stiwdio Griffith, Swansea College of Art, SA1 3EU