22/02/2024
We were recently commissioned by Calderside Academy to make trophies for their Artist of the Year Awards. This was a really exciting project to work on. We loved designing something that would hopefully make the future receipts feel special and celebrated!
We had 3 trophies to make, Junior Artist of the Year, Senior Artist of the Year, and Young Photographer of the Year.
We included ‘continuous line’ portraits and a pattern of paint splotches on the junior award.
An intricate art deco design was used, contrasting with a larger repeat pattern on the senior award. All the imagery nods to the themes taught in the Art & Design department. These images were laser cut from stainless steel and mounted onto ebonised oak to make the white metal pop against a dark background.
The photographer award was a very different design and depicts a landscape scene. The image is made from multiple layers of blue frosted plastic. We have used brighter blues in the foreground and lighter blues in the background to create depth, Again a nod to what the young people at Calderside are taught.
Each award was sponsored by different Glasgow businesses, all of which work in the Art or Design fields, hopefully an inspiration to the pupils receiving these awards.
Junior Artist of the year: Precision Metals UK
Senior artist of the year: Surface ID
Photographer of the year: Pearl & Plum Photography
It has been a real pleasure to design and make something that will recognise the talents of our young people for years to come. Thanks for trusting us to take on the challenge Calderside.
