Manchester School of Art Degree show 2024

Yesterday I met up with my good friend Helen (from drawdrawdraw ) to look around this year’s degree show at MMU Manchester School of Art. Helen and I went to Polytechnic together in Nottingham, back in the day, where we studied Printed Textiles, which makes her the perfect companion to do art trips with.

I have put together a collection of the work that simply caught my eye for it’s merit, style, quality or innovation. Apologies to those whos work isn’t labelled, sadly if there wasn’t a name tag near to the artwork, I’m afraid it’s not labelled here, It’s such a big show to get around, that there is always so much to write up afterwards. We did view work from Product, Textiles, Illustration, Graphics and Fine Art departments, much more to see for another time.

Ella’s work above is inspired by tropical and British florals whil’st Aaron’s work below, concentrates on themes as social connectivity and pagan art.

Fun and punchy, mid century-vibe prints from Daisy’s travel inspiration.

Inspiring to see the technical work and time that has gone into Ellen’s work with natural dyes. It was lovely to see her test book laid out with her samples.

Some funky machine knits from Sophie. Great pattern and movement.

Striking work by Heather Burke with her strange and menacing ceramic and fabric figurines.

I wouldn’t care to meet any of these characters on a dark night, but I do think they’d make a great annimation.

Beautiful Type from Ciara Paterson and a stunning Poster by Anni Buchanan

I also loved this jacket by Jude Wakeley. Great colours and I liked the way the type face was faded in parts as it would be when wood block printed.

From a collaboration with paper mauufacturers G.F.Smith, here are some great record sleeves that have a ‘Manchester nod’ towards the work by New Order designer Peter Saville.

An airport themed board (or should that be bored) game ! by Hannah Quine.

Lovely hand made paper garments and studies from Claire Malley.

Great sketches and perspectives from character creator Ross Westgate.

Some weird and wonderful discoveries in the Fine Art department.

Hazel Stileman‘s comment on waste and loss.

Casual onlookers taking in the show.

Stunning art pieces by Alice Kettle.

This piece by Lisa Rosie obviously caught my eye, as I have a flight risk of my very own ! lol

Hope you enjoyed my show and tell and if you wish to visit MMU then it is open to the public from Saturday 15 June until Saturday 22 June.

Opening Times
Saturday/Sunday 10am–4pm
Monday–Friday 10am–6pm

More info here.