Photo London X Hahnemühle Student Award Winners

Cieran Jay Forster from the London College of Communication has been named the winner of the Photo London X Hahnemühle Student Award. 

His series Bird wowed the judges for its enigmatic quality and won him a residency, including time at the Hahnemühle mill in Germany, and the chance to oversee the production of a new body of photographic work using Hahnemühle’s internationally respected printing papers.

“The standard of entries submitted was truly accomplished,” commented Judging Chair, Head of Photographs at The Guardian, Fiona Shields, “and showcased artistic talent and a range of original thought with some beautiful and striking series. This award comes at a time of intense economic challenges for those entering a career in the photography industry, and is a welcome opportunity to support and provide a platform for such talented individuals.”

Shortlisted students included Alan Bell (Glasgow School of Art), Fion Hung-Ching Yan (London College of Communication), Lakruwan Rajapaksha (London Metropolitan University) and Victoria Maidstone (The University of the West of England, UWE Bristol).

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