CNTRL-Z
HELLO!
from the illustration team
CNTRL-Z is our in-house magazine that provides students with the opportunity to create a publication where illustration takes centre stage, highlighting the diverse range of work from this year. It showcases some of the fantastic projects produced by students across all three years of the BA (Hons) Illustration course at Coventry University. Each year brings something fresh!
Andrew Spackman, Joy Monkhouse, Jay Taylor, Alex Rose
Yucheng Shi Gloria
Erin Urquhart
Jess Yardley-Cruise
Ellie Clark
THE TIED HANDS TOUR
ART BATTLE UPDATE..!
This year illustration lecturer Alex Rose participated in the Medium No Limits Art Battle and took home the trophy! This was a Birmingham based event, across 6 months, where Alex had to battle against a variety of other artists in a 90 minute battle on an A1 board.
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Beyond Be the Studio
Collaborative project with partners Bill Drummond (former KLF band artist/producer) and DeliaPhonic. Via a live student poster brief, Year 2 contibuted material and installations for the Coventry ‘The Tied Hands’ international tour event/ album launch / soup line / happening!
EXHIBITIONS
The Illustration course contributed work to LTB Showrooms again this year, with work from both staff and students being exhibited. LTB is a community arts / music / culture exhibition & events venue currently based at the Priory Visitor Centre, Coventry.
Spackman (aka SADMAN) and students work, Lexi
BALAKEY
I’m a West Midlands based illustrator inspired by the weird and whimsical things that the world has to offer.
One location I took interest in was Baginton, a small village in Coventry known for its history and mythology. I was interested in the giant oak tree, thought to be the oldest in Warwickshire. The unique setting and appearance fits the whimsical vibe of my characters.
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The Illustration course really inspired and encouraged me to explore my interests, and how I can bring my ideas to fruition.
Models and Back cover illustration @balakey_draws
Andy
Farrar
Lili Barker, exhibited with Toni Peach at LTB
From drawing to 3D modelling to 3D printing. Katies character designs brought to life.
Katie Spencer
Katie is a Midlands-based illustrator who uses patterned textures and bold colours to create fun and energetic illustrations. Using a mix of digital and traditional media, she draws inspiration from pop art and the punk movement. She aims to work in publishing and advertising.
@Kat_illustrates_
“I learnt a lot about working in the illustration
“I got to follow my passions in puppetry and comedy”
FUTURE PROOF
Remi Fox
Remi is a performer and creator of puppets. During their time on the course they created their own YouTube channel as well as performing with their puppet creations.
Bruno Medeiros Carvalho
Bruno is a Portuguese illustrator based in England that specializes on creating expressive vibrant illustrations using a variety of physical mediums as well as digital collaging. He aims to use his illustration to promote getting back to basics and appreciating the little things. @Brunoz_art
Puppet creation and Performance by Remi.
Emily Connor
Emily Connor is an illustrator based in North Wales. She uses her illusrations to create impactful branding for packging and marketing.
Ellie Clark
Ellie is an edible illustration creator. Whilst studying on the illustration course
Characters and biscuits produced by Ellie
“I was able to express my experiences and opinions through illustration and storytelling”.
Kylie Ng
Kylie’s illustration are quirky and comic, telling stories from her own experiences back in Hong Kong. She intends to go on to study an MA in Illustration.
Edward O’Neill
Ed creates hand drawn comics that centre around his interests in all things musical. His latest piece is a biopic about the infamous Oasis brothers. @beergoodink
Jasmine Chaplin
I’m FlyingCat, a small illustrator who works digitally and traditionally. I love to create beautiful backgrounds and small stories. Illustration has been a way for me to express my personality. Keep an eye out for my work at zine fairs and comics conventions.
@flyingcat035
“I’m glad that Coventry University has widened my skills and opened my mind to create more stunning illustrations.”
UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
A variety of professional briefs that students responded to this year
1, Amelie Harrison
2, Daisy Eaton
3, Sian Macaulay
4, Solomon Babalola
5, Libby Phillips
6, Kyra-Lee Martin
7, Daniel Mycroft
8, Erin Urquhart
9, Henry Hunter
10, Mia Wallace
“Advertise a Mundane Object”
“Harsh Noise CD Cover”
Front cover illustration by Lana Warren Back cover illustration by Balakey