| Opening of
new land art at Glenuig
A group of three artists have been working with The Royal Observatory
Edinburgh and Highland schools to identify a new constellation in
the skies in a project run by the Highland Council Exhibitions Unit
to celebrate Highland 2007, Scotland’s Year of Highland Culture.
The project brings together astronomy, digital art, craft and literature.
Gill Russell is the artist in residence for the project and during
the past three months has been creating three outdoor installations
that reflect on the new Highland constellation, Iasg a’ leum
– The Jumping Fish at Glenuig, near Lochailort.
The artwork will be in-situ at Glenuig for a year and will be opened
with a torchlight procession, music and entertainments on 17 November
(5.30 –7.30pm)
The installations are:
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Seven Stars: An
audio installation outside the Glenuig hall reflecting on
the seven stars in the new Highland Constellation, the notion
of time and place on a cosmic scale, and the juxtaposition
with human history |
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Sòlas: A
15 minute walk from the Glenuig hall through the mystical
woods of Glenuig to a beautiful west facing headland and the
site of night time installation: Sòlas. This work gathers
light from our nearest star, the sun, and shines this back
into the night sky. |
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Iasg a’ leum - The Jumping
Fish: A large rotating Star Wheel mounted
by the roadside near the Glenuig Inn, illustrating how to
find the new Highland Constellation, Iasg a’ leum -
The Jumping Fish in the real night sky. |
To find the work follow the signs and
remember to wear appropriate clothing and to take a torch!
Glenuig Estates, Glenuig Community Association and Highland Council
are not responsible for any injuries incurred when visiting the
artwork sites.
Acknowledgements
· Glenuig Community for their enthusiasm, tremendous support
and help throughout the project
· Dr Francisco Diego for help in Starwheel design
· Pupils from the seven schools and writer Linda Cracknell
for poetry extracts
· The many folk whose voices were used in the audio installation
A specially bound book of the project, including new work by the
project’s writer, Linda Cracknell, Book Rockets created by
the schools and a Star Jewellery collection will form part of the
Highland 2007 showcase exhibition opening at the Scottish Parliament
on 5 December.
Further information and images from:
Pamela Conacher, Project Manager. Contact: 01687 470320 / pamela.conacher@care4free.net
Further information on the project can be found at www.darkskyscotland.org.uk
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