Briony Godivala
(2001/York)
briony@godivala.com - @brionygodivala www.brionygodivala.com
Briony Godivala is an artist based in Glasgow, recently graduated from the Glasgow School of Art. Godivala explores social boundaries, discomfort and authorship through disruptive performances, public participation and bodily sculptures. Winner of the Chairmans Medal for Fine Art 2023 at Glasgow School of Art.
Education
2020 - 2023 - The Glasgow School of Art , Sculpture and Environmental Art BA - First Class Degree
Including exchange semester at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York (Sept-December 2021)
2020 – York College , Foundation Art and Design - Distinction
Awards / Scholarships / Grants
2023 - Chairmans Medal of Fine Art - Glasgow School Art
2021 - Friend of Glasgow School of Art Travel Bursary
2020 - GSA RUK Welcome Scholarship
Residencies
2024 - Performer/Facilitator for Danielle Freakley @ Venice Bienalle
Exhibitions / Talks / Internships
2024 - Performance at GSASA Cabaret Fundraiser
2023 - Artist Talk at GSA Professional Practice
2023 - Internship at Sovereign Art Foundation
2023 - FLAPS, Glasgow School of Art, Group Exhibition
2023 - Exhibit B, Govan Project Space, Glasgow, Group Exhibition
2022 - Rooftop Exhibition, Urban Offices, Glasgow, Group Exhibition
Press and Media Coverage
Willers, Daniel, “York Plague Doctor Shocks Locals”, York Press, May 2020 https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18473735.york-plague-doctor-shocks-locals/
Horner, Ed, “World Leaders’ Spotted Having Brawl on North Yorkshire Beach” York Press, January 2020
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18142800.world-leaders-spotted-brawl-north-yorkshire-beach/
BBC Look North January 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG7NVlCCEEE
BBC Radio Interview