Manchester School of Art Degree Shows 2014 Part 2

Following on from wednesday’s blog here is the remaining work I saw on tuesday at the Manchester School of Art degree show. Beginning with some intricate lazer engraved work from Stephanie Lawton.

The Benzie building is a lovely airey space, it looks a great relaxing place to work in.

I liked the clever details in the beautiful, simplistic stools, lamp shades by Jade Noon, and a salad bowl (with tongs as it’s hanger) from furniture designer Joshua Dodds.

Natural mark makings and delicate bleached textiles from Jessica Zimmerhansl.

Emily Ann Shaw and Chris Woodcock explore shape and texture of the natural landscape through textiles.

As ever, I was excited to see the Illustration graduates work. Beginning with a fun, illustrated journey, from Kendal to Keswick by Becca Hall, who’s home is in the Lake District. Succulent fruit and foodstuffs from Bethany Thompson certainly drew me in for a closer look.

Ornate irons, thimbles and old ephemera from illustrator Nathalie Izquierdo Collins. A sea tale of wood engravings from Bea Shireen.

Some lovely puppet theatre imagery from Phebe Dwyer and a wealth of talented and charming work, some illustrating Manchester, by Charlotte Cotterill.

Saving the best for last was the work of talented illustrator Steph Coathupe who apparently lives in Manchester with her houseplant called Carrot and drinks far too much tea ! The little girl with the glasses and magnifying glass was a strong favourite for me.

Well done and good luck to everyone who’s work either featured of didn’t get featured on my blog this year. I look forward to seeing more amazing creations from you all in the near future. Keep me posted and don’t forget to follow and share this blog if you’ve enjoyed reading this today. Thank you.