Ex-Student Shortlisted for Liverpool Art Prize

Plymouth College of Art Alumnus Robyn Woolston has been shortlisted for the Liverpool Art Prize 2012.

Amongst the four selected, the artist and filmmaker will exhibit her work at Metal, based at Edge Hill Station, Liverpool, from Fri 27 April – Sat 9 June.

She hopes to win the prestigious prize, which was established in Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year 2008.

The shortlist was whittled down from the 48 entries received by the organisers following an open call for nominations.

Robyn graduated in Photomedia at Plymouth College of Art in 2000.

Her practice involves installation, photography, moving image, print and on-line projects. She is passionate about people, relationships and the way the world works.

This is reflected in her work, which raises questions concerning social, economic and ecological perspectives.

The winner will be revealed at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 30 May.

To see more of Robyn’s work visit www.robynwoolston.com.

For more information visit http://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/index.php