Thought-provoking works from some of Scotland’s finest young artists will be showcased at the Duncan of Jordanstone Masters Show, which opens this weekend.
Hundreds visit Dundee University each year to view a stunning, imaginative and eclectic range of artworks from visionaries, many of whom are already making their way in the art world.
This year’s show features the postgraduate work of 44 students and represents the pinnacle of the work undertaken on courses as varied as animation and visual effects, art and humanities, forensic art and facial identification and medical art.
Professor Paul Harris, Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone, said: “We cannot wait for everyone to see the fruits of our postgraduate students’ imagination, creativity and graft.
“Our Masters students are challenged to carry out intelligent and comprehensive work and the Masters Show will demonstrate just how well they have met that challenge.
“There are some truly stunning exhibits that range from the highly artistic to the technically proficient and deeply practical.
“The end result is a series of thought-provoking exhibits that highlight how our students have built on their undergraduate learning, either in Dundee or in other institutions and countries, to develop their work to a new level or in a different direction.
“The show is a testament to the staff and students who once again have demonstrated that Duncan of Jordanstone is a world-class, 21st Century school of art and design.”
A recreation of the face of Henry Stuart – better known as Lord Darnley, controversial and murdered second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots – by Emma Price will be one of the most prominent exhibits.
The Masters Show celebrations begin with a special, invite-only preview this evening before opening to the public on Saturday.
The show will then run until Sunday August 28 and will be open from 10am to 8pm on weekdays and from 10am until 4pm at weekends.
Visit www.dundee.ac.uk/mastersshow for more information.
