This project has been an absolutely fantastic learning opportunity for me, and as I write this, I realise it’s the final blog post in this series. It has truly opened up so many new avenues. While not all prints I made achieved the desired outcome, the process itself was a profound learning experience. I pushedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
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A Tapestry of Connection
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 andContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Twenty 23 05 25 12.30 pm, on my last walking day of on-site field work research for my project “A Tapestry of Connection”. I turned up the path towards Blathaisbhal hill and was greeted by a cuckoo perched on a post, its presence as clear as day. I’ve been serenaded by its distinctive callContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Seventeen 20 05 25 Tuesday, 12.30 PM. The weather has been unusually hot and dry for several consecutive days, a pattern that raises concerns about climate variability and its effects on local ecosystems. The sky is a brilliant blue, punctuated only by a few wispy clouds hovering over the hills, creating a stark contrastContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day fifteen 16 05 25 11:00 AM, Friday. The morning began with an intensity of warmth and sunlight that felt more akin to a Mediterranean climate than typical Uist conditions. The air was still, on my personal monitor it felt like 0.1 out of 10 – almost no breeze whatsoever. Returning to my chosen sittingContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Tapestry of Connection
Day Thirteen 14 05 25 6 PM The Day was so beautiful I decided to take an evening walk starting at 6 pm. On this walk, along the mile long stretch of the Hebridean Way I heard a deep, unsettling sound in the distance, which might be related to military operations happening in South Uist.Continue reading “Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Eleven 12 05 25 Today marks the eleventh day of the on-site research part of this project – here on the Hebridean Way. My focus is on a specific mile-long stretch of this renowned walking route. This month long research involves immersing myself directly in the landscape, walking the path, and simply being present in thisContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Ten 09 05 25 12:30 PM Today was one of my sitting days. The weather brought a bit more wind than yesterday, with a lot of clouds building up, though some blue sky managed to break through. On my personal monitor, I registered a wind factor of 1.5 out of 10. Even with thisContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Tapestry of Connection
Day Eight 07 05 25 Tuesday at 11:45 AM, I set out on my usual mile-long route. The air felt thick and humid, with only a light, quite cold breeze – maybe a 0.7 out of 10 on my personal monitor. There was a cold dampness in the air that made me glad I’d putContinue reading “Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Six, 05 05 25 I found this helpful web link to identify the little flowers I came across on my walk Flowering plants in Scotland Flowers and foliage I came across on my walk: Heath Milkwort: Polygala Serpyllifolia Lousewort: Pedicularis Sylvatica Butterwort: Pinguicula Vulgaris Tormentil: Potenilla Erecta Red Clover: Trifolium pratense moss: Sphagnum capillifolium ssp.rubellum I have downloadedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Nicola Neate 