The artistic research focussed on identifying myth in coastal areas that ties together cultural influences and the interaction between nature and mankind. During this project I have been working together with Seaforth Care Home in order to record some (Gaelic) poems about water, lochs, mountains and other aspects of the landscape. Elderly people have seen the island changing and can relate with the ancient and weathered landscape very well. These recordings will form a soundscape in the exhibition space. The artwork contains three glass casts of peat filled with water from the ocean, the loch and the connected stream.
Not only the difference in the colour of the water becomes visible, but also the tapestries reflect this nuances. The woven wall textiles that contain different plain colours (ochre, ocean blue/grey and one that sits in between). As an artist I am especially intrigued about the plain fabrics because of the subtle changes in colour. At first sight it might look as a solid colour, but at a closer look you can see all the other colours. This gives the fabric depth and makes it very vivid. So, the weathered landscape, the language and the weaving heritag the weathered landscape, the language and the weaving heritage all come together in this piece of art.
Many thanks to: Seaforth Care House and in particular Christina Maciver for your wonderful voice
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