Yesterday was our first screen print workshop in some time. It has been a while but the new bigger space means we can get our screens and squeegees out again. Thanks to print supremo Kirstie Burn for all her expert help. We will post up some of the results soon!
Looking forward to block printing with Jennie on Wednesday!
Preview: Friday 28th September 7:30pm
Dates: 29th – 30th September 12 – 4pm
An exhibition that brings together 20 Scottish-based artists including 12 former and current, Edinburgh College HND Contemporary Art Practice graduates, artist and residence and staff, Ā of different disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate in the creation of ten āHawf ānā Hawfā football scarfs. This project curated by artist Lewis Bissett, invites artists to revisit the medium used in his piece āK.W.A.M (ken wit a mean?)ā from his solo show āBOAIS ANEā. Those involved were encouraged to represent their own artistic identity and practice, while considering the concept of football scarfs. Itās a palās act, ken wit a mean?
Exhibiting Artists:
Andrew Bell
Fiona Beveridge- CAPetc…
Lewis Bissett – CAPetc…
Lora Caffery – CAPetc…
Joe Coghill ā
Niamh Cullen-Dunphy – CAPetc…
Kieran Curran
Joel Davidson – CAPetc…
Alessandro Di Massimo
Scott Dowson
Alan Holligan – CAPetc…
James Howden – CAPetc…
Lynne McBride – CAPetc…
Gloria Oyster
Scott Pearce – Ā CAPetc…
Joe Raffles – CAPetc…
Jamie Watt
Alex Weir/SMEX
Charlie Wilkie-Sullivan – CAPetc…
Boab Winton – CAPetc…
Sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery
is a presentation of work that marks the culmination of two years of intense study by nine artists from the HND Contemporary Art Practice Course (CAP) at Edinburgh College.
The exhibition reflects the diverse interdisciplinary skills that participants have developed throughout their time on the course and with the support of lecturers, CAP graduates of 2018 are delighted to present this work in the professional environment of Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
The exhibition includes work by:
Martyna Jakubczak communicates the surrounding world from her perspective; people, everyday compositions and objects and recently has produced work that explores representations that aim to reflect childhood memories of her mother.
Greta Martyniuk is extremely interested in exploring identity and relationships with people and places. Ā Gretaās work focuses on her family history, heritage and the history of Poland, specifically the horrors of the Second World War.
http://gretamartyniukcap.tumblr.com
Rowan Mitchell explores political and personal themes throughout her works. Rowan is passionate about political issues and uses her work as a tool to strike the audience and allow them to grasp a new perspective on the issues she considers very important to contemporary society.
Ā Victoria Rankin is inspired by current ideas connected to instant gratification and in particular the sex industry and online hardcore pornography. Exploring feelings of touch and sensuality, she hopes to communicate the rise of fetish whilst exploring disconnection from physical connection that seems to be reflected in internet culture.
Instagram: @viktoriarankin
Sophie Templeton has recently focused on themes connected to surveillance and the sensation of being constantly watched. Sophie has made links between horror culture and the societal effects that living in a monitored age has on the general public. http://sophietempletoncap.tumblr.com
Fruzsi Uhlar is interested in the relationship between the body and space and her ideas and inspiration come from observations of the environment. Fruzsi has recently been intrigued by the concept of duality and the relationship between two opposing principles. Instagram: @uhlalafrufru
This exhibition will be open on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of June from 10am-5pm at:
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 Hawthornvale, Edinburgh EH6 4JT
Contact Details: ESW: 013 1551 4490
The Art Team at Edinburgh College Granton are delighted to announce our call for applications for our 2017-18 Artist in Residence (AIRetc) programme.
We are looking for 2 artists to contribute to one of the countries most successful and dynamic Art Departments. Now in its 7thĀ year the Artist in Residence programme (AIRetcā¦) is an innovative scheme which provides recently graduated / professional artists who haveĀ previously studied a fine / contemporary art courseĀ at Edinburgh College Granton (formerly Edinburghās Telford College)Ā with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in Art education while developing their creative practice in a dedicated studio space.
If you would like to be considered for the residencies please download the information below and the application form.Ā Ā
Application Deadline Thursday 15th June 2018
It was an enormous pleasure to welcome Dr Jacqueline Donachie to the Granton Campus of Edinburgh College today where she gave a fantastic talk about her approach to research practice, public art, social engagement, Sculpture, drawing and her current exhibition ‘Right here among them’ at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh. After the talk Jacqueline took time to visit student run EPOCH8 gallery where she discussed her time on the Transmission Gallery committee and shared some great tips on artist run spaces. There was also time for a few tutorials with CAP1&2 students.
‘Right here among them‘ is on at the Fruitmarket Gallery until 11th February 2018.
Contemporary Art Practice etc... 