Seven students from Capital City College selected to exhibit at Origins Creatives 2025 in London

Caitlin Rebecca Love, Kevin Sierra, Kal El Busson, Chelsea Oliver, Ariyan Kapur, Charles Grosset and Jack Johnson, students at Capital City College (CCC), have been selected to exhibit their work at Origins Creatives, taking place this month at the Mall Galleries in London.

Caitlin is an Extended Games Production student, while Kevin, Kal El, Chelsea, Ariyan, Charles and Jack are studying Level 2 and 3 music at CCC. The students’ contributions chosen for the exhibition include:

• Caitlin’s short film, ‘I’m Sorry’, addresses loss and grief through the eyes of a teenager.
• Kevin’s song, ‘Welcome to London’ features his music and collaborations with other rappers on the course.
• Kal El’s song, ‘One day’, talks about relationships, meeting someone, and their day in London.  
• Chelsea and Ariyan’s song, ‘A miracle’, features a music video which will be shown at the gallery.
• Charles, aka CJ and Jack Johnson, who goes by the producer name Glides, collaborated on a song called ‘6%’.

These CCC students’ works caught the attention of UAL Awarding Body’s curator, Calum Hall, amongst over 600 submissions.

Origins Creatives is a free exhibition presented by the University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body, offering an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts, critics, and industry professionals in the creative sector to discover fresh, original talent. This event celebrates the dedication and hard work of young creatives from across the UK and internationally. Origins Creatives provides a platform for emerging talent to be seen and celebrated, connecting them with potential collaborators, industry leaders, and a wider audience.

The exhibition features outstanding work from students based across UAL centres showcasing their talent across the UAL subject areas of Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media, Music Performance and Production, Performing Arts, Entry Level 3 in Art and Design and Performing Arts, Professional Diplomas, and the Extended Project Qualification.

This year’s edition of Origins Creatives will take place in person at Mall Galleries in central London. The exhibition kicks off with an invite-only opening night on Tuesday 15 July. It will be open to the public from 16 – 19 July, alongside an online showcase.

The exhibition will showcase selected work created by students from Entry Level and Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 across all subject areas. Visitors can expect to see a diverse range of painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, fashion and more.

Exhibition opening times for the public:

• Wednesday 16 July, 10am – 6pm

• Thursday 17 July, 1pm – 6pm

• Friday 18 July, 10am – 6pm

• Saturday 19 July, 10am – 5pm

Kal-El Busson, a CCC student studying Level 2 music performance and production at Capital City College, said: “It means a lot to have my song chosen for this exhibition. I put a piece of myself into it, and knowing it’s being heard and seen like this is something I’m really grateful for.”

Kevin D. Sierra, a CCC student studying Level 2 music performance and production, added: “Without determination even the clearest goals remain dreams. This track wouldn’t be real without the support of my tutors and friends. Their belief in me and my own dedication made this happen.”

Chelsea Oliver, a CCC student studying Level 3 Extended Diploma music performance and production, said: “Making music surrounded by people who are experienced and supportive, teachers and students, has created an encouraging and supportive environment for all. After everything, the music I made as a result of what I have learned and the skills I gained with people I made connections with, resulted in a piece we had fun making.

Being able to release it, something I’ve been wanting to do, and even having a music video for it was a great addition. If I could take one thing from what I’ve learned it’s to find your own thing that sets you apart from the rest. I’m very thankful to the teachers that could help and overall, grateful and apologies for the fun chaos we created along the way.”

Tamara Lesniewska, Curriculum Manager of Creative and Digital Media at Capital City College, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements—being selected for Origins Creatives 2025 is a testament to their talent, resilience, and creative voices. As the Creative Media department, we work hard to ensure our students thrive, and their success is a shining example of what dedication and support can achieve.”

If you are interested in attending this event, please book your ticket online. 

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