The Artist
I have just read ‘The Artist,‘ a novel by Lucy Steeds. One of the questions this novel asks is: ‘Can you live as a shadow?‘. Before the novel begins, Lucy … Continue reading The Artist
being and becoming in the world
I have just read ‘The Artist,‘ a novel by Lucy Steeds. One of the questions this novel asks is: ‘Can you live as a shadow?‘. Before the novel begins, Lucy … Continue reading The Artist
The rebel antiquary.
Many years ago, when I was much younger, I made a series of short films on the Cabrach, Aberdeenshire. Having explored the Cabrach on foot, I then explored the archives. … Continue reading Let us go now
This film is based on thoughts put into writing by Hilary Mantel. Mantel Pieces:To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Reith Lecture … Continue reading Mantel Pieces
This was filmed in my study on the last day of 2023. I originally named my study the ‘Sanctum sanctorum‘ [after a visit to Abbotsford, the home of Walter Scott]. … Continue reading Trying to keep my head up
A number of years ago, for Christmas, I bought Sian from a second-hand bookshop, an old copy of The Face of Scotland. That same Christmas, Sian bought for me, also … Continue reading Houses which give character
Note: This post contains AI images based on original material [all AI images are annotated ‘sketch’]
This short film shares the story of the end of Union Corner, Glasgow, March 2026. It was once the celebrated Department Store of R. W. Forsyth: To play this short … Continue reading Union Corner