Where Are We Now? - AUP Alumni share what they've been up to since graduating!

24/9/2025

Life after graduation can seem daunting but there are so many paths that open up. What have our exhibiting artists in 'Extra Credit - AUP Alumni Show' been up to since graduating? Let's hear it from them!

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Mal Bielecka, BA(Hons) Animation '22

Currently studying MA Fine Art at AUP.

Alfie Jack Bailey Lallem, BA(Hons) Animation & Games ‘24

MA Experience Design ‘25. Currently wrapping up higher education and focusing on research in the games industry.

Annabelle Tombs, BA(Hons) Commercial Photography ‘25

Freelance Commercial & Fashion Photographer. Exploring opportunities in the fashion industry while freelancing with designers across the Southwest.

Alanis Smith, BA(Hons) Fine Art ‘23

I do what art I can when I can now as I've found a job that (while can be very demanding) is also very rewarding, but this means a lot of my time goes towards it.

Beth Evans, BA(Hons) Fine Art ’23

I’ve been working full time since July ‘23 and maintaining my practice. I have completed a residency at KARST, self published multiple books and set up anti burnout.co.uk.

Charlotte Henry-Stumpe, BA(Hons) Fine Art ‘25

Having received the opportunity to partake in the ‘AUP × KARST residency’, I will be developing my practice while I continue to freelance and seek out exhibition opportunities within Plymouth's community.

Hannah Cade, BA(Hons) Fine Art ‘23

Since graduating I have been working, making art where I can and eating porridge.

Leo Lou, BA(Hons) Fine Art ’23

I am currently studying MA Arts and Media at Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) and will be working as a student tutor this coming semester.

Nis Murat, BA(Hons) Fine Art ’23

I am currently a freelance curator and art technician. I am also volunteering at KARST Gallery, and I recently curated Cyclical Tensions, a KARST Volunteer Show in FENSTER project space.

Rebecca Alford, BA(Hons) Fine Art ‘25

Before starting my Masters next year, I'm taking a year out to rest and focus on my practice.

Richie Johnson, BA(Hons) Fine Art ‘23

I have continued to develop the narratives of my practice in my personal time, focusing on developing my practical skills in my work as an art technician.

Christina Camborne-Paynter, BA(Hons) Illustration ‘24

Educational Illustrator + Surface Designer. Starting MA in Museum Studies with AUP. Hoping to combine illustrative practice with educational material for children and community histories.

Nia Benham, BA(Hons) Illustration ‘25

Since leaving AUP I've been working as a freelance illustrator and artist, and have been looking for opportunities doing artist residencies.

Zara Lily McDermott, BA Illustration ’24

Since graduating, I’ve been grateful for some wonderful commissions and I continue to explore my practice, and embrace my creative being. Currently working part time at a call centre which supports the dream.

Gaia Aldi, BA(Hons) Photography ‘25

I have been travelling to discover places and people that speak to my camera. A growing passion for storytelling has been guiding me. I dream of making my mark in the film industry.

Grace Beswick, BA(Hons) Printing, Drawing and Print Making ‘24

I’m exploring Freelance opportunities and continuing my personal art practice. I’ve recently finished an Artist Residency and I’m exhibiting my work around the South West and West Midlands.

Gabriel East, MA Illustration ‘24

Since completing my Masters I have continued to sell my work at illustration markets and I am currently working on a long-form mixed media comic.