Protest

Priestley College’s show saw second-year art and design students respond to the themes of resistance, change and activism to celebrate the voice, concerns and aspirations of a new generation for an exhibition called Protest.

The thought provoking and challenging collection of work, created over 10 weeks, also features some figurative work created by first-year students.

Gary Jones, Art and Design Course Coordinator at Priestley College, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Warrington Museum for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students. This exhibition represents a significant milestone, giving them the invaluable experience of showcasing their work in a professional gallery setting.

“It's rewarding to witness their creative journeys culminating in a collection that showcases such a broad range of ideas and processes. For our first-year students, this project has been about challenging perceptions and exploring the complexities of stereotypes.

“Our second-year students, given free rein on the theme of protest, have created a diverse body of work reflecting their individual interests and concerns.

“Having more than 50 students contribute to this show, the product of 10 weeks of dedicated work, is a testament to their talent and hard work, and a true boost to their confidence as emerging artists.”