Congratulations to former New City College Art and Design student Ruqaiya Asim who was presented with the prestigious People’s Choice Award at this year’s Cass Art Prize competition.
Ruqaiya, 22, was given the honour for her captivating multimedia installation, titled Communication with My Guide Dog.
Having achieved the highest possible grade of Triple Distinction* for her Art and Design course at NCC Ardleigh Green Campus, Ruqaiya progressed to study a BA at The Slade School of Fine Art. Severely sight-impaired and a guide dog user, Ruqaiya’s work focuses on disability awareness.