Artists and activists offer hope for the future
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music: A cover of Bug [Fontaines DC] by John Colbert
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I still see you
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Opening voice: Antony Gormley Closing voice: London underground Music: Scott Walker: ‘I still see you’ Words: Alexander … Continue reading I still see you
Retold for little people
A short [incomplete] film on childhood: Music credits: She’s A Star – James [Piano Room, 2026] On Your own again – Scott Walker
Gilbert Farie: Ten considerations
This is an old piece of writing. It was written over a decade ago. The ‘Ten considerations’ are based on titles of creative works by Robert Louis Stevenson: Gilbert Farie, … Continue reading Gilbert Farie: Ten considerations
Children playing
I rarely, if ever, feel that I have made a good film. I just do ‘what I do’, go with the feel, enjoy the creative adventure. That said, I reckon … Continue reading Children playing
SUMMER TIME ENDS
I have been collecting archive material on Ben Cruachan, the highest mountain in Argyllshire. I am doing so to help me write a poem about this mountain, a poem that … Continue reading SUMMER TIME ENDS
A sculpture on the theme of loss
The Dirlot Angel I travelled far North to finally meet you. Quietly to share my beautiful misunderstood sister. She once dazzled as did you. Today, lichen of Caithness, light-radiant lichen, … Continue reading A sculpture on the theme of loss
TIPPERLINN
TIPPERLINN SUNSHINE. A cluster of small cottages women handloom weavers Tipperlinn, with a ‘reputation’ for sunshine, and the ‘best people’ in Edinburgh. RATIONAL + PRACTICAL. The sunny cottages replaced by … Continue reading TIPPERLINN