Emerging Art Prize Nominees: Part 5
The Emerging Art Prize 2024:
Introducing our final nominees
We’re back with the last in our series of introductions to the nominees for The Emerging Art Prize 2024. This year, we have fifty-one artists in total, each hand-selected in collaboration with arts institutions from across the UK.
The Emerging Art Prize aims to discover, platform, and celebrate the next generation of contemporary British artists. Investing in artists at the start of their careers not only supports their creative journey but also offers collectors a unique opportunity to own original works before they achieve broader recognition—while prices are still accessible and the potential for growth is significant.
Emerging art can sometimes feel challenging or unconventional, encouraging us to look beyond familiar forms. Sarah Ryan, New Blood Art Director, has shared her insights over the past 20 years on what makes early-stage talent stand out, guiding collectors in recognizing an artist’s potential from the start. One specific article she wrote, “Six Rules for Spotting Great Art” in Money Week, condenses key markers of promising talent at this stage.
For those looking for a range of styles, our website also offers selections from more representational and conventional contemporary artists.
Today, we’re delighted to share the latest eleven Emerging Art Prize nominees:
Today is a strong collection of artists and we are delighted to share these eleven Emerging Art Prize nominees:
Photographer Charlotte Buckley
Painter and ceramicist Marileze Canlas,
Painter Aruan Lima Santos
Contemporary artist Oriana Catton
Installation artist Weng-lo Wong
Painter Aneira Thomas
Installation artist Lisa Moro
Multi-disciplinary artist Jay Ho
Textiles artist Ella Woodcock
Interdisciplinary artist Canaan Brown
Sculptor Danny Young.
Sarah Ryan, New Blood Art Director, has curated a selection of works from this year’s nominees, which you can view below:
The Emerging Art Prize 2024: A Curated Selection
Unknown Spill 2
Charlotte Buckley
Edinburgh College Of Art
Limited edition photograph in a total edition of 11
60 x 84 cm | 23 x 33 in
Swan
Marileze Canlas
University of The Arts London
Original sculpture in stoneware
20 x 15 cm | 7 x 5 in
Broken Pantheon
Aruan Lima Santos
Camberwell
Mixed media painting on canvas
20 x 30 cm | 7 x 11 in
Stretched (closed)
Oriana Catton
Royal College of Art
24ct gold, sterling silver
5 x 10 cm | 1 x 3 in
Genesis On 720 Screens
Weng-lo Wong
RCA
Giclee print on aluminium dibond, rubber cord, metal shelves, polyester, metal chains
320 x 180 cm | 125 x 70 in
Duckie
Aneira Thomas
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Original painting in distemper and oil paint on canvas
31 x 92 cm | 12 x 36 in
Stations of the Threads No.1
Lisa Moro
Arts University Bournemouth
Original assemblage in mixed media on card board
40 x 50 cm | 15 x 19 in
Birdshot 870
Jay Ho
University of East London
Mixed media on paper
56 x 54 cm | 22 x 21 in
Dustrag
Ella Woodcock
Buckinghamshire New University
Mixed media textiles
20 x 20 cm | 7 x 7 in
Untitled (from the Fantastic Memoir of the Life of Lucius Alexander, a Haint)
Canaan Brown
Royal College of Art
Digital print on canvas
119 x 84 cm | 46 x 33 in
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Chatter
Danny Young
Royal College Of Art
Jesmonite, Wood, UV Printed Cardboard Cut-outs
160 x 160 cm | 62 x 62 in
That’s all 51 of our nominees introduced. It’s been wonderful getting to know these artists better over recent months and we’re delighted to have made a few sales along the way. Matching collectors with work by outstanding emerging artists is what New Blood Art is all about.
We will announce the shortlist next, with our winner to follow.
Until then, feel free to send any questions our way. You can read more about the Emerging Art Prize below, including last year’s winner Sophie Lloyd.
New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize
