04. The Space Between Projects

A recent trip to Inverness gave me another concentrated stretch of time at Highland Print Studio, working on the new photopolymer gravure prints I have been developing. Overall, it was a successful visit, although—as always with printmaking—not everything went to plan. I am working at a larger scale now, and that brings its own challenges.Continue reading “04. The Space Between Projects”

03. The Space Between Projects

I have a display of my photopolymer prints on show at Grimsay Community Association. The work comes from A Tapestry of Connection, exploring the landscape, ecology and small details of North Uist. Also on display is the collaborative concertina artist’s book made during the project with Sollas Bookbinding. Putting this small display up at GrimsayContinue reading “03. The Space Between Projects”

01. The Space Between Projects

There is a misconception that an artist’s work begins and ends with a funded project. These in-between periods are often where the next steps begin to form. Following the completion of A Tapestry of Connection, I’ve been taking time to reflect on the direction of my work and where I want to focus my energyContinue reading “01. The Space Between Projects”

A Tapestry of Connection Phase II

One Year On As A Tapestry of Connection comes to the end of its Creative Scotland supported phase, I have found myself reflecting on just how much this project has evolved over the past year. What began in April last year with initial VACMA support has developed into something far richer, broader, and more connectedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”

A tapestry of Connection Phase II

A Collaborative Bookbinding Journey Working with Corinna Krause on this bookbinding workshop has been a rewarding experience. Corinna is skilled, meticulous, and thoughtful in her approach, and I always felt comfortable making decisions while being gently guided by her experience and expertise. The process involved a huge amount of measuring, planning, testing, and problem solving,Continue reading “A tapestry of Connection Phase II”