Posts Tagged ‘sculptor’
New structures added to award-winning art trail
There’s a new tourist attraction in central Scotland, after four new pieces of art joined an existing trail. Loch Earn Tourism Information adopted four sculptures by Canadian artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg. The works have joined the award-winning BLiSS art trail, collaborating with Glasgow’s new Sculpture Placement Group (SPG). Vessels 1, 3 and 4 are now on…
Read MoreA chain(saw) reaction in the Highlands
Visitors to a Highland village will find a chain reaction is in store next weekend. This year’s Carve Carrbridge, which takes place next Saturday, 1 September, is the competition sculptors from around the world are keen to be a part of as demonstrated by the truly international line-up of chainsaw carvers. Now in its 16th…
Read MoreNatural inspiration for new exhibition of sculptures
A reknowned sculptor has created an impressive new work which has been inspired by a National Trust for Scotland property. Inspired by the shelterbelt at the NTS’s Inverewe Garden, Wester Ross, this is the focal point of a new exhibition in its Sawyer Gallery. The piece, The Shelter of Your Arms, was created by Ann…
Read MoreLandmark celebrates ancient link with Ireland
A new landmark at the Beinn Ghlas wind farm in Argyll has been officially opened. Onshore wind generation firm Ventient Energy threw its support behind the newly created landmark, which was commissioned by the original landowner. Sam Macdonald, who owned the land overlooking Loch Etive, commissioned Scottish sculptor and public artist David Wilson to design…
Read MoreOfficial unveiling all set to take place in Argyll
A new landmark is set to be unveiled on the site of the Beinn Ghlas wind farm in Argyll. Onshore wind generation firm Ventient Energy is throwing its support behind the installation, commissioned by the original landowner. Sam Macdonald, who owned the land overlooking Loch Etive, commissioned Scottish sculptor and public artist David Wilson to…
Read MoreMidge Ure’s still playing and loving his music
Midge Ure is one of the most important figures in the British music and cultural scene of the last 50 years. That’s not an overstatement – the Scots singer and songwriter was behind Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity single, as well as co-organiser of Live Aid, with Sir Bob Geldof, raising millions of pounds…
Read MoreJenny Saville’s work is put in the frame in Scotland
A rare, early oil study by renowned British artist Jenny Saville is now being shown by the National Galleries of Scotland. It is being shown as part of a major new presentation devoted to Saville’s work, which is now open at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. The newly acquired oil – the first…
Read MoreThe art and science-inspired daffodil garden
Preservation and daffodils are at the heart of the heritage collection of Backhouse, at Rosfie Arts Garden in Fife. Caroline Thomson is an artist and sculptor who is a direct descendent of the Backhouse family, the renowned Quaker botanist and ethical banking family from Yorkshire, Caroline is filled with the enthusiasm and dedication that drove…
Read MoreScotland’s next generation of design and fashion talent set to be showcased
Creativity and luxury will be celebrated at Scotland Re:Designed. The event, supporting design, commercialising creativity and selling Scotland, is an annual showcase of fashion, accessories and interiors at multicultural arts venue SWG3 in Glasgow, from next Wednesday, November 8, until Sunday, November 12. SR:D will see the venue’s newly built Galvanizers host its first ever…
Read MoreImpressive new sculpture is a mark of village’s proud heritage
A sculpture honouring the lives of the miners who worked in the Kingshill Collieries has been unveiled in Allanton, North Lanarkshire. It follows a campaign from residents to celebrate the area’s industrial legacy and to remember the men who lost their lives while working there. Miners travelled from across the central belt to work at…
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