A GLIMPSE into the talent of local student artists and a few names to watch for the future were in evidence at the White Out summer exhibition.
White Out, the eighth annual exhibition of work by Truro College art and design students, filled a marquee on Lemon Quay.
Awards were presented at the exhibition's private view for outstanding work.
Elliot Benjamin won the Kiwi Studios Open Prize with work that at first appears to be minimal and black, but then reveals more when heat is applied to it.
He explained: "It's a two-layered screen-print with thermochromic ink which when heated reveals my design. It can be activated by body temperature. I like it because it's interactive. The viewer has a personal experience with the work, so it's different for everyone. Winning an award gives me a good boost."
Benjamin Ayling was chosen by owner-directors David Durham and Dee Bray of Porthminster Gallery, St Ives to have one of his pieces displayed at the gallery.
Mr Durham said of Benjamin's piece: "I thought it was very gutsy and bold, not too tentative. I think that his character was revealed: that he is not frightened to have a go, and that gives the impression that there are great things to come. I'm really interested to see what he goes on to do from here and watch his career develop."
Awards were also presented to: Liberty Smith – Headland Printers Award; Barnaby Dobson and Bethany Chadd – Illustrated Living Awards; Dani Smith, Gemma Stephens, Reuben Harris and Charlie Stopford – Truro Decorative and Fine Art Society Awards; Danielle Elks – St Justin Ltd Award for a silversmithing/jewellery student; Adam Jackson and Olivia Aggett – John Howard Print Studios Awards; Sam Golley – Newlyn School of Art prize for an outstanding foundation student; India Crawford Scott, Alice Strotten and Josh Pickthorne -– Uneeka prizes; George Northcott – Truro College Art and Design Team Award; Dani Smith and Amelia Maguire – Kiwi Print Studios prizes; Mica Anderson – Newlyn Exchange Prize.
The exhibition featured work from Truro College's art and design courses including A levels, diplomas, the foundation diploma, foundation degrees, part-time courses, the International Baccalaureate and the Saturday Club.
The title White Out refers to the new White building, the purpose-built art and design facility at the Truro College campus, and the bringing of art out into the community.
Martin Page, programme leader for art and design at Truro College said: "The event is a wonderful celebration of the diversity and excellence of work produced by students.
"This creative energy will support Cornwall and the whole country on into the future, as new professional artists and designers for the UK's creative economy.
"Truro College has shown confidence by opening a brand new art and design building. We knew that such confidence in the visual arts would be reflected in the abundant creative talent on display at our shows.
"Thank you to all the staff who have helped make this event happen, the companies who have supported us and provided some unique prizes for the winners.
"Most of all well done to the students whose dedication and creativity has done us proud."
