Protect the Arts, 2023

Calico, Digital Illustration Printed on Felt, Brown Felt, Embroidery Thread and Glass Beads with Wooden Dowel, 54cm x 58cm.

I made this artwork to fundraise for my university, City and Guilds of London Art School. It is the only independent Art School in the country, a place where peoples hand skills in painting, wood and stone carving as well as conservation are fine tuned and nurtured. It is a celebration of finding myself and cementing my voice while spending one year at this Art School finishing my Fine Art degree. The £250 we raised from this raffle went directly to the Principal’s Fund.

“The Principal’s Fund is vital for enabling the Art School to stay true to its mission. Remaining an independent charity means that, unlike larger universities, we receive no direct revenue funding from government. Gifts to the Principal’s Fund are directed towards the areas of greatest need, including student support, meeting increased running costs and new initiatives. By taking part in this raffle, your support will have a tangible impact, enabling us to uphold our commitment to our cause, and develop for the future. If you are interested in other ways of supporting the Art School, please visit our website.”