Aneira Thomas: Winner of the Emerging Art Prize Public Vote Aneira Thomas has been selected as the winner of the Public Vote for the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize. Her paintings carry a distinct vertical rhythm – unusual in contemporary painting. They use rich, layered colour and repeated motifs to create works that feel […]

Esther Castle has been awarded the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize for her exceptional degree show work.

Lindsay Mapes’ work embodies the raw, unfiltered experience of life, channeling its beauty, chaos, and contradictions into every piece she creates. Through an intuitive and expressive approach, Lindsay transforms mistakes and imperfections into vital elements of her art, much like the Japanese practice of kintsugi – where flaws are mended with gold, becoming part of the object’s story.

As we step into the new year, I’m delighted to share our annual Spotlight on Artists – a key highlight in the New Blood Art calendar. This extended blog post celebrates the outstanding achievements of our artists over the past 12 months and features those with exciting developments ahead, which are often strong indicators of significant investment potential.