being and becoming in the world
Sir John Steell, RSA (1804–1891) was a Scottish sculptor. He modelled many of the leading figures of Scottish history and culture, and is best known for a number of sculptures … Continue reading Sculptor at work [in his Studio]
I came across this intriguing photograph in the Trove archive: It is annotated “Statues discovered by workmen in a disused cellar at site for new Scottish Widows’ Fund and Life … Continue reading Six life-sized statues unearthed
Last week we were in Edinburgh to meet with some of Sian’s old school friends. The venue was Le De-Vin Wine bar, 9 Randolph Place. The architecture of this building … Continue reading 9 Randolph Place
ALOYSIUS ursine familiar clutched by an effete ‘transitional object’ from the ‘IDEAL TOY COMPANY’. Cut-glass and full of time, meet you at the statue in an hour.
To play this short film please click here. This film features the ‘Dirlot Angel’, Caithness. Music credit: A live performance of ‘99.9F’ by Suzanne Vega [February 1993]
Short films on Robert Fergusson [1750-1774]: [to play each film please click on relevant image} Upon yer whunstane hearts: Worry undone: Crichton’s Close:
Andrew and Rachel have a number of tattoos: inspired by what they feel. Serendipity plays a vital part in our lives! Beat the drum again! To play this short film … Continue reading Beat the drum again