TWO University Of Worcester graduates have their work on display at The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry.
Nicola Arnold, 21 and Valerija Zukova, 24, are among 28 artists who have been chosen from over 130 entrants in the region’s largest showcase of emerging artists.
The showcased pieces in Coventry are part of the New Art West Midlands annual exhibition which is the contemporary visual arts network for the region.
Showcased artists have all graduated from the region’s six art schools, including the University of Worcester, Hereford College of Arts, Birmingham City University, University of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire University and Coventry University.
Nicola, who graduated from a Fine Art degree, said: “I was so excited when I was told my work had been chosen.
“It’s such a great opportunity to start putting my artwork out to the public.”
“I hope to learn lots of new skills in curation and exhibition planning that will help me later on.”
Nicola’s piece on display is a large white-on-white wall painting and was among those picked for an award at the opening of the exhibition, which saw Nicola receive £250 art supplies from Cass Art.
Whilst Valerija, who graduated with a degree in Art and Design, said: “I’m happy that my work was chosen. It is a great opportunity.”
Her sculptures combine man-made material, perspex, and natural material, metal.
The exhibition runs until May 13.
