HND Fine Art second year student Lauren Buffery in association with " The Loft "

Following a successful written proposal and interview Lauren Buffery works on a "live" drawing event in association with "The loft" organisation.

Lauren worked in the Oasis market in Birmingham at The Loft's Gallery space where she produced a drawing a day during the week's residency. The space was available for members of the public to enter at any time and talk to Lauren about the work.The student's study two units in the second year, Commissioned Artwork and Site-Specific, which  encourages students to engage in the community and external organisations, becoming familiar with writing proposals and dealing with clients.

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The theme "Faces of Birmingham" was designed to raise awareness of the different ethnicities and  cultural diversity of Birmingham seen through the faces of older residents who have lived in the area for some time. The old, whilst a resource of experience are often overlooked by society and Lauren designed  this project to celebrate age and diversity.