I had such a great afternoon at the
Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show on Sunday. The weather may have been beautiful
outside but there's no place I'd rather have been. Degree shows are
one of my favourite events to go to as they are always filled to the
brim with talent and inspiration. This one was no different. It was
tough but here are my top five:
Hannah Killoh
1.) I really enjoyed Hannah
Killoh's collection of images featuring amusement parks. I love amusement parks as a subject matter but found Hannah's take on them
even more fascinating. Instead of focusing on the bright lights and
shiny rides these photographs centred on the smaller, unnoticed
details such as plug sockets, fans and sheds.

2.) As a huge jewellery fan I was
very taken by Sally
Morrison's collection. Uncompromisingly inspired by industrial
architecture the pieces are large in scale and strong in stature. The
materials used reflect those of the buildings that have inspired them
and their impact is just as great.
A.B. Rushing
3.) I was very taken with the glass
installations of A.B. Rushing,
especially the one above. I loved how the water rushed and bounced
over the glass and the way the light reacted with both surfaces. The
skulls were rather haunting and the other pieces in the pile gave the
impression of a similar shape washed smooth with time.
Anna Gibb


4.) This costume by Anna
Gibb had to be my favourite piece of the whole degree show. Anna
adapted Der Sandmann by E.T.A Hoffman into a play and created this
design for the character of Olimpia. It's all about madness and
mental horrors and this dress encompasses that perfectly. Is it kinda
wrong that I want it to be my wedding dress?
Tamsin Scott

5.) And last, but certainly not least, I loved everything about Tamsin Scott's illustration display. Tamsin has created a clothing label, named Claptrap, with costume designer, Kat Murray. I enjoy a good illustrated print and these products display Tamsin's illustrations beautifully. Every item is unique and they are all made using sustainable materials. What's more many of the pieces are available to buy from the degree show or the Claptrap online shop. I want the banana dress so bad!

The ECA
degree show runs until the 9th June and I would thoroughly
recommend checking it out. I'd love to hear who your favourites are.

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