BCoT students artwork displated at Basingstoke train station

Pieces by 21 students from Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) are currently on display at Basingstoke train station as the latest in a series of exhibitions by the Arts Society Basingstoke in partnership with railway companies.

Each piece was created during the students’ first term, from September to December 2025.

Pieces by 21 students from Basingstoke College of Technology are currently on display at Basingstoke train station. (Image: Arts Society Basingstoke)

Their work is now showcased in the waiting rooms on platforms one and four, for commuters and visitors to enjoy.

The ongoing project aims to brighten up the station while celebrating the creativity of young artists from schools, colleges, and community groups in Basingstoke.

Samantha George, an art, design, media and games lecturer at BCoT, said: “I’m very grateful for an opportunity to celebrate the students’ achievements”, adding: “They are very excited to have their work on display again.”

Jax Bassindale, a Level 3 game art and design student, said: “I am proud of myself. It has made me realise that this is something that I should pursue.

“My previous work represented the impact we will have on the environment if we do not change our ways.

“The current work is surreal and thought-provoking.”

Each piece was created during the students’ first term. (Image: Arts Society Basingstoke)

Chloe Martin, another Level 3 student in art, design and communication, is exhibiting at the station for a second time.

She said she is very happy to be exhibited again and plans to go to art college when she finishes at BCoT.

Nadeen White, a mature student on the same course, has a self-portrait and two still life pieces on display.

She is really enjoying discovering her talent in a course that is extending her knowledge and understanding.

Bleu ‘Vinny’ Hawkins, who would like a career in communications, created a lino print exploring the relationship between prey and predator using symbolic colours: white for purity, black for corruption and red for violence/danger.

Blaise Luca De-Lisie Bissett and Lucy Clinch, both on the Level 2 art and design diploma, focused on colour theory in their work.

Blaise experimented with applying colour theory in his still life painting, using complementary colours in the shadows.

Lucy used blue and purple in the shadows of her face to experiment with complementary colours and create an exciting effect.

Both said they were proud to see their work recognised.

Oleksandr Panachevni, a Level 3 game art and design student, said he was very pleased to have his work on display.