The UHI Orkney 2024 Fine Art degree show is a display of imagination and artistic skill from final year students Anna Charlotta Gardiner and Caitlin Brodie.

The exhibition, celebrating creativity and exploration, will be held in the art studios at UHI Orkney, opening on Saturday 8 June until Saturday 15 June (closed on Sunday 9 June) with an opening reception on Friday 7 June from 6pm to 8pm featuring live music and refreshments.

The Artists

Anna Charlotta Gardiner: Mother of Shadow

Embarking on her artistic journey UHI Orkney in 2015 on the NC Portfolio course (now NC Art and Design) before progressing on to the BA Fine Art degree programme, Anna Charlotta Gardiner has engaged with an array of materials and techniques throughout her studies.

Her final showcase is a culmination of years of experimentation, featuring 2D and 3D collages, and otherworldly costumes for performances filmed in the Orkney landscape. A highlight of her exhibit includes the use of natural and recycled media, notably fur from her dog, transformed through wet-felting and hand-spinning.

Looking ahead, Anna plans to deepen her engagement with the arts through residencies and educational workshops across Scotland and beyond, with aspirations to further her studies in art and archaeology.

Caitlin Brodie: Maybe Next Time

Caitlin Brodie’s artistic journey at UHI began in 2016, and her approach has been characterised by broad experimentation resulting in unpredictable outcomes.

Her work for the degree show encompasses a diverse array of media, from intricate crochet pieces to expressive drawings and sculptures that invite viewers to explore the boundaries of narrative and form.

As Caitlin concludes her BA, she looks forward to exploring new creative horizons, potentially through artist’s residencies and
community-based workshops across the Orkney islands.

Open to the public in the art studio at UHI Orkney in Kirkwall. Open daily between 9am and 4pm from Saturday 8 until Saturday 15 June (closed Sunday 9 June).

If you are interested in the creative industries there’s still time to apply for a course starting in August or September at UHI Orkney: www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk/courses