being and becoming in the world
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 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
It was strange being dead. I died three times [perhaps more] BEN CRUACAN [I was not ‘Rough Proof’] ALDBAR GLEN [Tainted Love] RUICHLACHRIE [‘a little bit of activity’] As an … Continue reading Rough proof
To watch ‘the proximity of my childhood’ please click here. Music credit: Peter Gabriel
Aged 17, I arrived in Aberdeen: naive and full of wonder. The first poster that I pinned on my student wall was ‘Brother and sister‘ by Joan Eardley: Now in … Continue reading Brother and sister
This homemade film is for Ella Rae (a dear friend whose voice closes the film), Catriona my older sister, and Rachel my daughter. Ella Rae died some years ago. I … Continue reading She gangs in brawness
she saw the world: Filmed in Edinburgh, Monday 14th October 2024. This film is for Catriona, my older sister. Music credit: Paul Buchanan