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Artwork created by two recent University graduates will be on display in an upcoming exhibition at ��������’s premier art gallery.

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Featuring a talented cohort of recent graduates, this new exhibition will showcase some of the region's most exciting emerging artists as they kick start their artistic careers post-university.

This year’s award features exhibitions at five partner organisations across the South East and West, including Aspex ��������. One artist from each regional partner will be nominated for The Platform Graduate Award, in which an outstanding graduate will receive a £2,000 bursary and 12 months of mentoring support. The winner will be announced this December 2023.

Aspex ��������’s artists for 2023 include two former �������� students: Karl Bailey and Mia Blake.

Karl, who is currently studying an MA in Photography at the University, said: “I’m showing my long term project ‘A Stones Throw’ which explores the class, culture and identity in �������� and the impact of 13 years of government austerity. Aspex is the city's leading gallery space with a rich history of exhibiting artists. I am especially excited to be working with curator Ricardo Reverón Blanco in his first ever Platform show.”

You can see more of Karl’s work on his  and .

Mia, who has continued at �������� to study MA Photography, said: “The work that I will be displaying is my project ‘Visibilis’. It seeks to explore the complex, intangible connections between thought and feeling – what is visible and what remains unseen. I am particularly excited about taking part in the Platform event as this will be my first exhibition outside of the University organisation and I feel very honoured to even be nominated for the award. I have really enjoyed completing my BA at the University - the encouragement that we have received from all of our lecturers has really fuelled our creativity and passion for photography.”

You can see more of Mia’s work on her  and .

The exhibition will run from 13 October to 23 December, with the gallery opening its doors for a  of The Platform Graduate Award 2023 ahead of its official opening.