Congratulations to 2nd year BA Fine Art student Ruqaiya Asim who has been awarded the People's Choice award at this year's Cass Art Prize for her multimedia work of art "Communication with My Guide Dog".

The award is voted for by visitors to the exhibition, which took place at the Copeland Gallery 8–16 November 2024.  

"Communication with My Guide Dog", 2024 Newsprint & tissue paper ink monoprints, Brailled black card, clay & plaster, 220x110x30cm.
This installation explores the communication between the artist and her guide dog, Bertie, emphasising their trust and bond. The monoprints trace the shape of Bertie's harness, whilst the Braille piece in the centre allows those who cannot read Braille to experience the inaccessibility of art for sight-impaired people.

The Cass Art Open Call will reopen in spring 2025.

See the Cass Art Website for more information about the prize.