How many times must a man look up? 2021

How many times must a man look up? 2021

Like many I felt a need to create something in response to living through the pandemic. Much has been said about our health care services and our politicians; heroes have been hailed and villains vilified, there has been clapping and jeering, survivors have been embraced and those lost have been mourned. Gaps between people have been magnified, social spaces sterilised and barriers have encroached everywhere. Distance became the status quo and difference appeared in the cracks. Read more

Brushes with History; The Scottish Arts Club, August 2022

This site specific installation was the result of a partnership with The Scottish Arts Club. The process started with an invitation to give an illustrated talk and from this grew the idea for a commissioned artwork to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the club. The result, ‘Brushes with History’ is a co-authored and co-created suspended sculpture which occupies the club’s stairwell, made from 1,800 used and donated paint brushes.  Read more

The Winston Smith Library of Victory and Truth

Be a part of this evolving artwork… Contribute a personalised copy of George Orwell’s 1984, in any condition and any language. The library will consist of 1,984  unique copies of Orwell’s remarkable novel, providing a space for reading and reflection, contemplation and creation, as well as a platform for performance, dialogue and debate. Read more