INSPIRED BY WINNERS 2008
'O Precious', Sara Fell, Inspired by… 2008
Winner of 'Access'
'O Precious'
Made by Sara Fell during her Applied Arts Foundation Degree at Plymouth College of Art and Design
Sara Fell receiving the award for 'Access' from Matthieu Decraene, New Audience and Access Officer at the Louvre Museum, Inspired By 2008
Inspired by…
'The glass cabochons in Keith Cumming's piece 'Windfall' are 'set' like Egyptian jewels; cast scarabs. His combination of glass and metals has been intrinsic in my work, pushing the boundaries of both materials. The excitement of breaking open a mould, revealing the unpredictable.'
'Windfall', sculpture, Keith Cummings, 1998. Museum no. C.1-2000
Her judge's comment:
'Sara Fell's application shows her passion for the V&A and its collections. It fits in the 'Access' category as it illustrates how her course has played an important role in helping her to overcome her disability. Her piece is the result of extensive research and is a step on the path of the professional career that she wants to follow. It shows great skill and originality.'
Judge and prize donor: Matthieu Decraene, New Audience and Access Officer at the Louvre Museum, Paris