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 “The Space Between Projects”
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A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Thirty-Six Prints and a Cuckoo’s Call The concertina book pages are finally complete. I produced an edition of six images which will fit across six pages—thirty-six prints in total. Each one is a photopolymer print, built up in two or more colours. It’s a slow, exacting process—there’s no rushing it—just deep concentration and a willingnessContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Encouraging Individual Expression Last week I left the workshop feeling slightly despondent. I spend a lot of time planning the sessions for the two men who attend — both non-verbal autistic adults — I wondered whether my efforts were really making any difference. I try to think very carefully about how the sessions are structured,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
🦌 Workshop Lesson Plan: Exploring a Deer Skull My lesson plans for these workshops are always intended as starting points rather than strict scripts. They provide a structure to begin with, but I try to remain flexible and responsive to whatever happens in the room. If the session moves in a slightly different direction thanContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Community-Based Process + Socially Engaged Intention The first stage of this project is very much about building the foundation. Over six workshops, I am working with two non-verbal autistic men to begin gathering material for a larger body of work. Three of the workshops have now been delivered. This stage is about spending time together,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Clarity and Connection This blog marks the beginning of A Tapestry of Connection – Phase II: Clarity and Connection. This new phase grows directly from the original A Tapestry of Connection project, which was supported by VACMA and centred on a mile-long stretch of the Hebridean Way. The work explored human interaction within the landscape,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection
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”
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”
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
An Immersive Journey of Belonging Over Ten Weeks Beginning May 2025… 07 04 25 The Hebridean Way, is a celebrated walking route in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the intricate relationships between human activities and ecological sustainability. This blog will serve as a chronicle of my project, “The Tapestry ofContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
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