A Tapestry of Connection

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The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, culminating in the conclusion of my fieldwork research. Just as I wrapped up this significant chapter, the weather decided to mirror the intensity of my schedule. We’ve transitioned from an extreme dry and hot spring to a dramatic shift marked by torrential rainstorms and fierce winds reaching up to 60 mph.

I have now successfully conducted the two workshops for service users from the Day Care centre in Lionacleit, these were held in the lovely workspace at Ceann na h-Àirigh (Grimsay Community Association). These sessions focused on mark-making techniques using stencils and simple printing processes, fostering creativity among participants. We explored various artistic expressions together, and I am eager to continue collaborating with these students in future projects.

I have begun planning and crafting images for my photopolymer gravure prints. These prints will be inspired by and made with the collected materials, photographs and drawings I gathered during my fieldwork research. Today marks an exciting milestone as I prepare to pull some of these prints, transforming ideas into tangible artworks.

Published by A Tapestry of Connection Phase II

This next phase of A Tapestry of Connection Phase II - focuses on slowing things down — creating more time in the studio making photopolymer prints. The project also centres on social engagement through a series of workshops, allowing relationships, ideas, and ways of working to develop more gradually. This balance of focused studio practice and shared making is about finding clarity in the work, while strengthening connection through the process of printmaking itself. Supported by Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals

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