College students’ creative talent showcased at exhibition

The creativity, passion and innovation of Derby College Group students have been showcased at a recent exhibition.

More than 1,000 visitors descended on the college’s Joseph Wright Campus for the annual Creative and Digital Exhibition.

Local businesses, families, arts professionals and members of the public, attended to experience the talent of students across a wide range of creative disciplines.

From sculpture to streetwear-inspired fashion, video game design to stop-motion animation, and fine art to photography, the exhibition offered a vivid showcase of emerging artistic voices in Derby.

This year’s exhibition featured a variety of work, expertly curated and displayed across the campus.

Visitors could enjoy intricately crafted sculptures, powerful textile projects and evocative photography series.

Highlights included a stop-motion film and contemporary art installations addressing important social themes.

Among the attendees was Charlotte Convery, head of learning at Derby Museums.

She said: “It’s wonderful to see students referencing local landmarks like Derby Museums’ Pickford’s House and the work of Alison Lambert, whose solo show we recently hosted at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

“These connections show how embedded these students are in Derby’s creative fabric.”

Tracey Ramsdale, teacher of art and design at Derby College Group, said: “This exhibition celebrates not only technical skill but also resilience, risk-taking and storytelling.

“The range of disciplines is vast, from traditional sculpture and printmaking to digital film, animation and textiles.

“It’s been an incredible year, and the students have created work that’s bold, thoughtful and often deeply personal.”