Two Northampton College students have been selected from more than 600 submissions to have their work displayed at a leading London gallery.
William Parker, a Level 3 Art & Design student at Daventry campus, and Level 3 Photography student Freya Mae Bain, who is based at Booth Lane, will see their work go on show at the Mall Galleries next week as part of Origins Creatives 2025.
The free exhibition is presented by UAL Awarding Body, offering an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals in the creative sector to discover fresh, original talent.
William’s work was entitled ‘Endangered Species, Climate Change and Pollutants – Extended’ while Freya Mae’s work; ‘Handmade’ also caught the eye of judges.
This event, which runs from Wednesday, 16 July to Saturday, 19 July, celebrates the dedication and hard work of young creatives from across the UK and internationally. Origins Creatives provides a platform for emerging talent to be seen and celebrated, connecting them with potential collaborators, industry leaders, and a wider audience.
The exhibition features outstanding work from students studying UAL-accredited courses, including Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production and Performing Arts.
Tickets can be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/origins-creatives-2025-tickets1345097014379?aff=oddtdtcreator
Meanwhile, 12 Level 2 Fashion & Textiles students also saw their innovative design work displayed at Origins Creatives.
The students collaborated in groups of three to respond to a live brief from Rushden Lakes-based Magazine Heaven focused on sustainability. Using unsold magazines, each group explored creative ways to transform these materials into wearable garments. T
The final garments showcased a variety of approaches, highlighting how everyday items can be reimagined into artistic and functional clothing. Once the garments were made, they collaborated with our Level 2 Photography students to create their very own photoshoot.
For more information on Northampton College, or to apply for a course starting this September, visit www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk
