Winners 2017

Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2017 Winner
Yuting Wang

Yuting Wang was born in China, and is completing her Fine Art degree at Wimbledon College of Arts.

“In the deep of the silent forest there is a tiny pond. It is muddy and alone. Thick algae floats on the surface, but under the peaceful water there is something unknown. This painting is based a recent memory of a forest one afternoon. I particularly remember the straight trunks breaking through the sky; the surroundings are deadly silent. I try to capture this moment.” - the artist

Sculpture Prize Winner 2017
Sol Bailey Barker

Sol Bailey Barker is a British artist whose work ties together historical and sociological research with an inquiry into the power and symbolism of materials.

“The glamorisation of weaponry, desperation and the aspirations to be a hero in war draws communities into violence. In Colombia Sol Bailey Barker collected bullet casings found in the streets of San Agustin. Bullets to Spade was made by heating and hammering 300 bullets into a hand carved spade. This work meditates on turning instruments of death into instruments of life used for growing food and building homes. It refers to rehabilitation programmes which use agricultural work to help former child soldiers adjust to normal life outside of war.” - the artist.

Employee Choice 2017
Claudine O'Sullivan

Claudine O'Sullivan is an Irish Artist based in London. She graduated from University of the Arts London with a BA in Graphic Design. Her adaptable, design focused approach to art is reflected in the diversity of her commercial portfolio and client base.

She has gained industry spotlight for her distinctive hand drawn illustrations, featured in the worldwide Apple Pencil campaign. Her uniquely traditional drawing style has appealed to established brands such as MTV, WeTransfer, Tiger Beer and Derwent Pencils.

East London Artist Prize 2017
Ralph Hunter-Menzies

Ralph Hunter-Menzies was born in Northampton, received a BA in Fine Art from the Chelsea College of Art and Design, and is currently based in East London.

His artwork is inspired by his interest in marks made through the removal of graffiti, posters and stickers found in streets of East London.