Mollie Bracey, 20, is a Level 3 UAL Art and Design student at the College of West Anglia’s King’s Lynn campus, is set to return to Sessions House in Spalding to exhibit her latest work – with an additional invitation to show her work at Petalo Lounge, both exhibitions curated by local artist and organiser, Joey Lowe.
Mollie first exhibited at Sessions House earlier this year, where she was only able to showcase her coursework. Now, with a growing body of personal work and a clearer artistic voice, she returns to the venue full of excitement and creative energy. ‘This time I’m really excited to show the other artists what I’ve been working on,’ she said ‘They made me feel so inspired and motivated.’
Her recent work explores the transformation of classical Greek and Roman sculpture into contemporary Greek and Roman sculpture into contemporary interpretations, drawing on centuries –old forms and reimagining them through a modern lense. This theme is also shared with friend and fellow artist Dina Perejogina, a Spalding-based oil painter who has become a key creative influence in Mollie’s journey.
Throughout her time at CWA, Mollie has credited the teaching and support she’s received as foundational to her growth.
She said. ‘The tutors at College of West Anglia – especially Mark Mann and Sian Thomas – have supported me through the highs and lows that come with trying to find your feet in the art world, but also in college too. I’ll always value that.’
She also praised her tutor Mark Mann for introducing her to oil painting. ‘Mark’s own passion for oil painting really inspired me. It gave me the confidence to believe that I could do something meaningful with the practice.’
Her advice for prospective students starting the course is ‘It’s very easy to get swept up in self-doubt, but instead of comparing yourself to other people’s artworks, take inspiration and form your own interpretations.’
Hayley Clinch, Mollie’s student mentor, also added, ‘ I have seen Mollie change and grow not only as a young adult but as a brilliant artist too. Her work and skill have improved and shes definitely found her groove and got a way of working where no challenge is too much and that piece that didn’t go right is now a work of art in its own right through Mollies adaptive vision. I’m proud of her.’
Mollie’s next exhibitions at Sessions House and Petalo Lounge will take place later this year, and we look forward to seeing her continued success as a CWA artist out in the wider creative community.