Every week we bring you our special selection of all things arty. From interesting websites to highly anticipated performances for your diary, there is something to spark all kinds of creative interest.
1. Creative Chimpanzee
Image Credits: The Humane Society of the United States
A chimpanzee called Brent has recently won $10,000 for the sanctuary that he lives in – by painting with his tongue. 27,000 people voted for his artwork to win the Humane Society of the United States’s Chimpanzee Art Contest, which gives money to the winners’ sanctuaries. Brent To read more about this incredible story click here.
2. What Wow. com
“Whatwow collects unconventional examples of construction techniques, material use, typologies, programs etc. invented today or centuries ago that expand your possibilities beyond the building-as-usual.”
We like the use of creativity combined with constuction here. Although the website hasn’t been updated for a while browsing through reveals some interesting ideas that may spark some quirky inventions of your own. We particularly like the plant based furniture which would fit well into last week’s underground homes.
3. CARA Student Art Competition
The organisation CARA, which campaigns for Academic Freedom, is asking for entries for a student artwork competition. The theme is ‘Defending Academic Freedom’ and entries must sent by the 30th September. To find out more about the competition and CARA, click here.
4.Freshers Week Activities
If you fancy doing something creative and a bit different this Freshers Week, check out these events:
KnitSoc Knitting Taster (2pm – 5pm Wednesday 18 & Friday 20th @ The Ram Beer Garden)
‘A fun, informal taster session, beginners and experienced knitters welcome for a casual, relaxed afternoon chatting, knitting and eating cake!’
Breakdancing Society Breakdancing Taster Session (noon – 1pm Tuesday 17th @ the Lemon Grove, Cornwall House)
‘Come along to today’s session and we’ll teach you how to breakdance! No previous dance experience is needed and everybody’s welcome. We’ll get you breakin’ in no time!’
Art Society Life Drawing (2pm-4pm Wednesday 18th @ Cornwall House Rm 3)
‘A couple of hours of realxed sketching to introduce students to the concept of life drawing as part of the Art Society’s activities.’
For a complete list of societies and Freshers Week events, visit the Guild’s website here.
5. Paper City Animation
We love this animation by artist Maciek Janicki. The rising and falling of the paper metropolis is truly mesmerising. To check out more of his work click here.
Paper City from Maciek Janicki on Vimeo.
Bryony James and Giverny Masso, Online Arts Editors
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