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Rose Stiff
Digital Marketing Assistant
28/10/2024
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The Bristol School of Art proudly celebrates the success of our first GaneTrust Travel Scholarships, which awarded three talented students the opportunity to deepen their creative practice through travel and immersive learning experiences. Thanks to the generous support of the Gane Trust, three Higher Education students from Levels 5 and 6 in the Fine Art and Contemporary Arts Practice programs were able to embark on inspiring projects that reflect their unique artistic visions and passions. The scholarship, awarded through a competitive selection process, encouraged students to submit detailed project proposals, aiming to fund travel-based learning that would enhance their practice.
The Bristol School of Art proudly celebrates the success of our first Gane Trust Travel Scholarships, which awarded three talented students the opportunity to deepen their creative practice through travel and immersive learning experiences. Thanks to the generous support of the Gane Trust, three Higher Education students from Levels 5 and 6 in the Fine Art and Contemporary Arts Practice programs were able to embark on inspiring projects that reflect their unique artistic visions and passions. The scholarship, awarded through a competitive selection process, encouraged students to submit detailed project proposals, aiming to fund travel-based learning that would enhance their practice.
Our first-ever recipients for the 2023-24 academic year are:
- Karen Painter (BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice)
- Comê Rischman (BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice)
- Saskia Leljak (FDA Design and Materials)
Each student embarked on an enriching journey, documenting their experiences to share with their peers and the larger art community. As we prepare to launch a series of social media posts, each winner will be featured in individual Instagram posts with images from their respective travel projects and highlights from the presentations they gave to current students. Here's a glimpse into each of their unique journeys:
Karen Painter's Residency in Portugal
Karen Painter, one of our inaugural Gane Trust Travel Scholars, traveled to Cerdeira, Portugal, to join a specialized ceramics art residency. Immersed in Cerdeira’s natural beauty and rich artistic community, she experimented with local clay, exploring new textures and techniques that expanded her approach to ceramics. Karen described her experience as a transformative step in her practice, noting, “quote from Karen’s file.”
Comê Rischman's Exploration on the Isle of Wight
Another scholarship recipient, Comê Rischman, chose to visit the Isle of Wight, where he was granted insight into the world of enameling and public art. He spent time at A.J. Wells, a company renowned for its work with London Underground signage, and also engaged with local artists, sketching landscapes and developing ideas for future enameling projects. His time on the Isle of Wight inspired fresh creative directions and offered valuable connections within the enameling and arts community.
Saskia Leljak's Jewellery Masterclass in Lisbon
Saskia Leljak participated in an intensive jewelry masterclass in Lisbon, where she learned from experts in design and material techniques that will contribute to her evolving practice in jewelry making. Further documentation of her experience is forthcoming and promises to provide insights into her artistic growth during this immersive opportunity.
Saskia Leljak participated in an intensive jewelry masterclass in Lisbon, where she learned from experts in design and material techniques that will contribute to her evolving practice in jewelry making. Further documentation of her experience is forthcoming and promises to provide insights into her artistic growth during this immersive opportunity.
Sharing Their Experiences
Following their travels, the three students presented their experiences to current Bristol School of Art students, sharing practical insights, artistic inspiration, and invaluable advice. Their stories highlighted the power of travel and focused residencies in developing artistic vision, technique, and creative confidence.
The Gane Trust Travel Scholarship has opened for its second round of applications, and we look forward to reviewing innovative proposals from our student artists. Many thanks to the Gane Trust for its continued support and the wonderful opportunities it provides to our students. Keep an eye on our social media to see more from Karen, Comê, and Saskia, and to follow along as we discover the next wave of scholarship recipients!
The Gane Trust Travel Scholarship has opened for its second round of applications, and we look forward to reviewing innovative proposals from our student artists. Many thanks to the Gane Trust for its continued support and the wonderful opportunities it provides to our students. Keep an eye on our social media to see more from Karen, Comê, and Saskia, and to follow along as we discover the next wave of scholarship recipients!
Our first-ever recipients for the 2023-24 academic year are:
Following their travels, the three students presented their experiences to current Bristol School of Art students, sharing practical insights, artistic inspiration, and invaluable advice. Their stories highlighted the power of travel and focused residencies in developing artistic vision, technique, and creative confidence.
The Gane Trust Travel Scholarship has opened for its second round of applications, and we look forward to reviewing innovative proposals from our student artists. Many thanks to the Gane Trust for its continued support and the wonderful opportunities it provides to our students. Keep an eye on our social media to see more from Karen, Comê, and Saskia, and to follow along as we discover the next wave of scholarship recipients!
