The Linbury Gallery, Cardiff
Fri 30 Sept – Fri 28 Oct
The display of the Giant Paper Sculptures has become a regular feature at the Welsh college, which intrigues staff and students alike as they settle into the new academic year, also attracting new visitors to the beautifully architecturally designed college.
The sculptures are created every year by the students at the college who are studying theatre design, and exhibited in the Linbury Gallery. They collaborate with the lighting design students to create the perfect atmosphere and together, they put on an impressive show.
The students use the opportunity to experiment with different materials and ideas, which always provide very interesting results. The display always is tied to a theme and in the past, this has included displays of uncanny creatures flying through the air, with notable pieces including ravens, butterflies and wasps.
The teams of students have only eight days to make the sculptures and all the pieces are made using only paper, cardboard, tape, and some paint. Yet, despite the limited materials, the pieces are a testament to what can be made with a lot of imagination and teamwork.
The sheer scale of the pieces mean that they are striking and impressive but the detail and work that is put into each piece really makes them come alive.
Admission: free. Info: 029 2039 1391 / www.rwcmd.ac.uk
words ELOUISE HOBBS