Fabricated Land

New Work from Summer 2024

A fresher wind blew as I cycled through the Old Town of Edinburgh. The final festival crowds continue to squeeze through the closes, but the sun is lower. The schools have returned and autumn is signalling her approach.

Scottish school holidays coincide with the plateau of high summer when daylength stretches on beyond our bedtimes. This year, after travelling for Gingers of America, I wanted to remain in the Scottish islands to gather images for my other project, Fabricated Land. In this letter, I am sharing the first fruits of that harvest, and my thoughts as to where they might go.

I also delivered the largest weave yet (shown from start to finish in this video) to the University of Stirling for an upcoming group show. The works are loaned or sold to support the making of new pieces. On that note, people often ask how I make a living, and I have a written response coming soon! (Hint: perhaps you are part of the answer.)

Now for some summer highlights: