Shortly after completing my second year studying BA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts, I decided to pursue the Diploma in Professional Studies for the upcoming year.

My career interests are rooted in fine art, specifically in activities surrounding exhibitions, shows, workshops, and events. I believe this focus stems from my desire to engage with people through art and to bring communities together in times when isolation has become common. I am especially passionate about highlighting the importance of creating creative spaces for young people, such as the Young Artists’ Show at the RA. My interest in curating deepened after I created an opportunity to speak with the curator who organised that show. The conversation provided insight into the varied responsibilities of a curator role—from communicating with artists to physically moving their works, handling administrative tasks, and assisting in running programmes for young artists.

I am also keen to explore opportunities surrounding fashion—a consistent interest I have outside of my art practice. What fascinates me is the variety of interactions that surround fashion—both physical and digital. Either way, there is a strong community that surrounds fashion, which I want to further observe through this exploration. Even if this industry isn’t my preferred career path, I believe that certain engagements will be helpful in building the skills I need for the future.

There is no doubt that the experiences I’ll gain through the DPS year will be beneficial for future career development and will also prepare me for my final year at university. With that being said, I aim to use this blog as a tool to document the work I’ve done in my placement. By the end of this year, I hope that the documentation becomes evidence of progress!

– S