From Attenborough to Godzilla: GOAT exhibition opens at Park Campus
A unique art project celebrating the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) has returned to University of Gloucestershire, with dozens of unique goat-inspired artworks now on display at its Park Campus in Cheltenham.
The exhibition features goat-shaped postcards with designs added by local artists, students, staff, alumni and community groups, each exploring what greatness means to them. The artworks depict global icons and cultural figures to personal heroes and loved ones, all reimagined in goat form.
The goat-shaped cards were originally displayed as part of a wider exhibition created for the opening of the University’s City Campus in Gloucester earlier this year. Their distinctive shape reflects both the exhibition theme and a playful nod to the University’s mascot, Glossy the Goat.
The artworks have now been moved to Park, University of Gloucestershire’s creative campus, and are on display in a pop-up exhibition at the Elwes Gallery until 3 July. Visitors are invited to take home their favourite goat in exchange for a suggested donation to Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC).
As part of the exhibition, a judging panel selected a ‘best goat’ from the scores of entries submitted.
The winning artwork was created by University of Gloucestershire fine art student Isaak Mason-Edmond, whose goat paid tribute to renowned Norwegian artist, Edvard Munch. Isaak was awarded £250 in Amazon vouchers in recognition of his creative interpretation of the theme.
Sarah Bowden, Curator of the Elwes Gallery and chief judge of the competition, said: “I was incredibly impressed by the standard of entries we received. The exhibition brought together contributions from students, staff and members of the wider community, and it was wonderful to see such a diverse range of creative responses to the theme of greatness.
“Selecting a winner was not easy, but Isaak’s interpretation stood out for its originality, artistic quality and clever references to one of the world’s most recognisable artists.”
Visitors can view the exhibition at the Elwes Gallery, located in Park Campus reception, until Friday 3 July.
All donations raised through the exhibition will support the work of Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC), which provides specialist support to survivors of sexual violence across the county.
People wishing to support the charity remotely can donate via the GRASAC JustGiving page.