Student Tributes to the Tyne Bridge Now on Display to the Public

Artwork designed by Newcastle College students to celebrate the legacy of the Tyne Bridge has gone on display in Newcastle. Around 200 students on Graphics, Animation and Illustration courses were invited to create unique designs inspired by the Tyne Bridge’s role in historic events, regional milestones, and Newcastle and Gateshead’s cultural identity. 30 students were involved in creating the final pieces, and 13 standout artworks were unveiled on Monday 23 June. Illustration, digital montage, photography, typography and mixed media are among the design techniques used by the students to bring their ideas to life. One design pays tribute to Alan Shearer, Ant and Dec, and Sam Fender alongside civil engineer Dorothy Buchanan, who was a member of the design team when the bridge was constructed nearly 100 years ago. Mikey Sproat, Level 3 Animation and Illustration student, explained the inspiration behind his artwork. He said: “My inspiration for the piece that I worked on with my peer, Luke, was the sunset - which I used to go and watch on the Quayside with family - with the Tyne Bridge, which is a view I see on my way to and from college. Then we incorporated colours to ensure the Tyne Bridge design stands out from the sunset and background colours.” Read more: https://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/news/student-tributes-to-the-tyne-bridge-now-on-display-to-the-public/