All 2nd Year students are required to create a body of research work and specific artworks that will be transformed and printed as a set of postcards that will exist virtually and in physical form. This project provides the opportunity for painting students to actively engage and respond to the Hunt Museum’s important collection, which includes over 2,000 works of art, including Picasso, Giacometti, Gauguin, and Renoir as well as vitrines full of curious artifacts.
Each Year a diverse range of ideas and concepts emerge from this collaborative process, not only regarding the actual objects and paintings on view but also the display methods used by the Hunt Museum.
2021: Postcards From the Edge
“Postcards from the Edge” ran from the 19th of April to the 30th of May.
In this exhibition, the students created artworks as a set of postcards inspired by but also interpreting the Hunt Museum Collection based on four contemporary social issues and contexts:
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- Black Lives Matter
- Environment
- Gender
- Origins.
Sharing Their Creations
The students set up an Instagram page to share their works.
A muscular figure stands on a large tofu miso soup box against a blue background. A partially visible abstract face appears on the left, adding a surreal tone. Abstract painting of a rabbit with a pixelated effect, featuring muted earth tones against a light grey background. The tone is calm and textured. Two white socks with ruffled lace cuffs are placed on lush green grass. The image conveys a whimsical, playful tone against a natural backdrop. Painting of two people against a brown background. One wears a yellow mask with black spots; the other has a helmet made of open books. Emotive, surreal tone. Abstract painting with swirling shades of green, blue, and yellow. The brushstrokes are fluid, creating a sense of movement and calmness. A person is lighting a cigarette in a cosy room with a warm colour palette. A vase with pink flowers and a colourful patterned tablecloth add vibrancy. A painting of a black tiara with colourful beads draped over it, placed next to a golden bathtub. The background is a muted grey, creating a regal yet serene atmosphere. Abstract painting featuring blue flowers on tall, thin stems. A wash of blue and green shades create a serene, tranquil background with yellow accents. Shells and driftwood scattered on a sandy beach. Some shells have intricate black patterns. The scene feels serene and natural. Abstract painting of a soldier in protective gear amid geometric shapes and drips. Earth tones with red and green create a surreal, contemplative mood.
