Rejection from Glasgow School of Art was not how Frank To intended to start his career. However, Plan B proved to be far more successful.

Acceptance to the University of Huddersfield led him to meet the man who would become his mentor — the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Sir Patrick Stewart.

“He gets what I’m doing,” said To of his number one fan.

“Patrick Stewart is a patron and supporter of my work. And I think the nearest I have to a father figure in some ways.

“Over the years he collected my work and has supported me with what I do.”