Past, Present and Future
Part Charred Ash
H:150cm W:200cm
2024
This piece evolved from my initial proposal through several iterations before arriving at its final form. It features 22 shallow bowls arranged in a rectangular pattern on the wall. The interiors of the bowls are textured, providing a contrast to their smooth exteriors, while the charred edges frame and highlight the beauty of the grain.
The charring creates a striking balance between light and dark which subtly symbolizes the delicate balance between growth and decay. This is important as it helps highlight the destructive impact ash dieback will have on the British landscape, including the loss of biodiversity as these trees disappear. At the same time by combining these elements and invoking a sense of harmony, this piece celebrates the intrinsic beauty of ash, inviting viewers to reflect on its artistry, history, and the possibilities for its future.
If interested in the work please do reach out
Ash Rise is a collaborative effort by SFMA, Scottish Forestry, and the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers aimed at celebrating Scottish creativity and raising awareness of ash dieback's environmental and economic consequences.
The exhibition showcases new pieces of furniture and works of art and craft specially commissioned for Ash Rise. All the pieces are either made using timber from ash trees or have in some way been inspired by the trees themselves or the environment in which they grew. The ash trees for this project were sourced from Killearn Home Farm in Stirlingshire and were all felled as a result of being affected by the dieback disease.
The exhibition will tour to three spectacular venues enabling Ash Rise to reach audiences right across
The dates of the tour are as follows:
John Hope Gateway, RBGE 13 September 2024 – 12 January 2025
Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries 22 January 2025 – 22 March 2025
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 29 March 2025 – 17 May 2025
Part Charred Ash
H:150cm W:200cm
2024
This piece evolved from my initial proposal through several iterations before arriving at its final form. It features 22 shallow bowls arranged in a rectangular pattern on the wall. The interiors of the bowls are textured, providing a contrast to their smooth exteriors, while the charred edges frame and highlight the beauty of the grain.
The charring creates a striking balance between light and dark which subtly symbolizes the delicate balance between growth and decay. This is important as it helps highlight the destructive impact ash dieback will have on the British landscape, including the loss of biodiversity as these trees disappear. At the same time by combining these elements and invoking a sense of harmony, this piece celebrates the intrinsic beauty of ash, inviting viewers to reflect on its artistry, history, and the possibilities for its future.
If interested in the work please do reach out
Ash Rise is a collaborative effort by SFMA, Scottish Forestry, and the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers aimed at celebrating Scottish creativity and raising awareness of ash dieback's environmental and economic consequences.
The exhibition showcases new pieces of furniture and works of art and craft specially commissioned for Ash Rise. All the pieces are either made using timber from ash trees or have in some way been inspired by the trees themselves or the environment in which they grew. The ash trees for this project were sourced from Killearn Home Farm in Stirlingshire and were all felled as a result of being affected by the dieback disease.
The exhibition will tour to three spectacular venues enabling Ash Rise to reach audiences right across
The dates of the tour are as follows:
John Hope Gateway, RBGE 13 September 2024 – 12 January 2025
Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries 22 January 2025 – 22 March 2025
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 29 March 2025 – 17 May 2025
