Doncaster students to feature in lockdown photo exhibition
A trio of talented Doncaster college students are set to have their work showcased in a national lockdown photography exhibition.
At home is an online exhibition of photographs taken by sixth form college students during the Covid-19 lockdown.
More than 140 students, including three from New College Doncaster, from 46 colleges submitted their photographs for the exhibition, which ends on June 19.
Doncaster students Sian Fenwick aged 17, 16-year-old Morgan Wright and Freya Collett, aged 17, will have their work showcased in the exhibition.
Gillian Keegan, apprenticeships and skills minister, said: “This has been a difficult time for the entire country but this exhibition is a wonderful example of how creativity can flourish in the face of adversity.
“It’s great to see how these sixth form students have captured the experiences of lockdown from a young person’s perspective. A huge congratulations to all exhibitors and I wish them every success for the future”.
Lee Trueman, head of visual arts, media and film at the Auckley college, said: “The At Home exhibition has allowed New College Doncaster to showcase the talents of its photography students on a national stage.
“Sian, Morgan and Freya have all uniquely captured their perspective of life as a young person in Doncaster under lockdown.
“Even in this incredibly challenging time, our students are producing top quality pieces of work, without having access to the college's extensive facilities, which is a credit to them and to the dedication of their teachers working from home."
Bill Watkin, chief executive of the Sixth Form Colleges Association, said: “At home highlights the extraordinary artistic talent that exists in our sector.