FINE ART GRADUATE RACHEL MORTLOCK

“Having studied a very practical degree in Fine Art, I spent three years working in the studios surrounded by other artists. This was really beneficial as there was a constant dialogue between us about our work and so our ideas and skills evolved quickly. Being surrounded by tutors and technicians helped massively to push our work forward contextually and technically. Our course really helped us to create websites, artist statements and CV’s which I am now finding useful when applying for open calls and jobs.”

Rachel has also recently converted her garage into an art studio space for her to keep producing work alongside her current opportunities.

With all the postgraduate success, Rachel says that she is still finding her feet and now trying to establish a balance between related part-time jobs and continuing her own artistic practice – something, she says, will come from more experiences.

“I am currently working for an artist, Lubna Chowdhary, assisting in her studio as well as making my own work. I am also organising some exhibitions with some other recent graduates, so I can continue to make site specific sculptural works.”

See here for more information about The Graduate Platform Award Exhibition at Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth.

Find out more about BA (Hons) Fine Art at AUB.