Coming soon to Linlithgow Burgh Halls, West Lothian
19th October 2023 – 21st January 2024
Five artists spanning a variety of approaches and media will present works made over four seasons in response to the life and history of Calder Wood.
Along with Anne Gilchrist, Kirsty Venters Marks, Jennie Tuffs and Cordula Marks Venters, I have spent the last four seasons discovering some of the stories and secrets of West Lothian’s foremost ancient woodland.
For this collection of new work the artists have interpreted what they found in the wood from their own individual perspectives, exploring it from their differing cultural and historic viewpoints. The works here also consider the perspectives of the non-human world and how these ancient, complex relationships can be read in the landscape.
‘These works help us to look beneath the surface of what we see to understand the layers of human and non-human relationships more deeply.’
The show encompasses vibrant colour, intricate detail, poetic imagination and dark drama. It aims to reveal some of the tiny marvels and big mysteries to be found amongst these trees.
See the virtual tour here»
Events
There will be an Artist Talk with all artists on Thursday 23rd November, 6.30-8pm. Free, book here»
I will be in the gallery for informal ‘meet the artist’ opportunities on Saturday 11th November 10am-12noon and with Kirsty and Cordula on Sunday 10th December 12-2pm.
We are also planning a woodland walk – join my Studio News for details.
Visitor information
Linlithgow Burgh Halls are fully accessible and open to the public every day 9am-5pm.
The exhibition is free to visit and the Halls are a 5 minute walk from Linlithgow train station on the Edinburgh-Glasgow line.
Full venue details here»