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Suffolk Student's Art Goes National
30 Jan
Summary
- Student's installation selected for prestigious national exhibition.
- Artwork inspired by World War Two gun emplacements.
- Features graffiti and brutalist architecture contrasted with decay.
Belinda Downing, a third-year fine art student at the University of Suffolk, has achieved national recognition for her artwork. Her installation is currently featured in the John Ruskin Prize Exhibition, held in London.
Downing's piece, an assembly of eight paintings, draws inspiration from the remnants of World War Two gun emplacements located in Bawdsey, a coastal village in Suffolk. The artwork visually interprets the memory of a place through fragmented elements. It employs hinged pieces, allowing viewers to engage with dual perspectives, showcasing the interplay between graffiti, brutalist architecture, abandonment, and decay.
The exhibition, themed 'Patient in Looking, Truth in Making', is hosted at Trinity Buoy Wharf on the River Thames and concludes on February 21st. Jane Watt, a senior lecturer in fine art at the university, commended Downing's skill and creativity, noting that her work's recognition on a national stage is a testament to her talent and professionalism, especially considering the competitive selection process.
