Gosschalks Award for Art - Ferens Art Gallery YOUNG ARTISTS TRANSFER LIFE TO EVERYDAY OBJECTS

Vicky McCreath.

Dramatic installations by Hull art and design students have transformed a gallery space at Hull's Ferens Art Gallery. The annual Gosschalks Award for Art prompted the collection of work in which the life experiences of Hull's students were transferred onto everyday objects.

Wilberforce Sixth Form College students worked with respected artist Adele Howitt to mount the exhibition, 'Transfer-mation' which runs until mid-November. As part of the project, they made decorative surfaces using a variety of techniques so that they could transfer their ideas onto various objects for the show. The students created the images by considering their places in the world and comparing Hull today with its past. They then chose objects on which to display their images.

Adele Howitt said: "The arts are an integral part of life and this project hopes to demonstrate that theory. Art can be seen as a voyage of educational discovery - they are not just a fun thing to do but rather an accessible system of learning." For inspiration the students looked at the permanent collection of paintings and drawings at the Ferens. Their contributions for the exhibition will count towards A Level coursework. "The students learned techniques they wouldn't otherwise get at school and college," Adele added.

Gosschalks partner, Nick Dean, said: "Following the success of last year's award, we wanted to give another opportunity for local students to work with a professional artist. "This is our fourth annual award and we have been impressed with the skills and ideas that a large number of pupils have demonstrated. We are pleased they will have the chance to experience new methods with a leading artist." The exhibition followed a week-long intensive workshop at the gallery. Kirsten Simister, the new Keeper of Art at the Ferens Art Gallery, said that she hoped the project would inspire artistic students to go on to further study. "The Ferens is delighted to collaborate on this valuable educational project."

Jessica Good (foreground) with Jessica Richardson.

The Gosschalks Award for Art was launched in 2000 to encourage artistic excellence among young people in Hull. Born in Lancashire, Adele Howiitt studied at the Jacob Kramer College of Art (Leeds College of Art), Chelsea School of Art and Guildhall University, before moving to Hull almost two years ago to produce a six-month residency with Artlink Exchange at Stockwell Primary School. She has since been involved in other community projects including work for Creative Partnerships. The project has also received support from Artlink Exchange For further information please contact Christine Jarvis at Mapa: 01482 589900, Email:christine@mapa.org.uk

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