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Saltire Society Arts & Crafts in Architecture Award 2009 |
THE 2009 ARTS AND CRAFTS IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS ANNOUNCED This years Ceremony was held on 19th October at the Saltire Society's Headquarters. Two Commendations were awarded. Excavation by Kate Whiteford commissioned by Eden Court Theatre In 2005 the artist was invited to propose a land drawing for hte grounds of Eden Court Theatre. The location was the former garden of the restored Bishop's Eden Palace and is overlooked by the newly restored theatre building. As the main path to the theatre cuts across the site the artist incorporated the path in the work by making it follow the curved lines of hte drawing. Where the path crosses the drawing, it becomes a granite causeway, at which point the land drawings can be viewed at close range, similar to the viewing paths which traverse archeological sites. The concept of the work is that of a fictional 'excavation' in the grounds of Bishop's Eden Palace. THe drawing of archeological remains which have been uncovered during the duikding works is based on the incised images on the reverse ofhte carved stona at GLamis Manse. At ground level, the sinuous curves of the serpent are elegantly distorted and exaggerated to be viewed from above. To reach the theatre one follows the path until the granite causeway crossed the white drawing and black mondo grass, creating a significant moment of transition: crossing the drawing signifies leaving the real world behind andentering the workd of dreams and imagination. Awards are made for works of art and craft designed to enhance and enrich buildings. Examples include works of sculpture, painting, tilework, ceramics, mosaic, tapestry, textile hangings, glass, plaster, metalwork, and enamel. Artists and craftsmen working in any suitable medium are invited to enter for the 2009 competition by completing the application form. The Society arranges for members of the Arts and Crafts in Architecture Panel to inspect selected entries on site. Adjudication will take place as soon as possible after the closing date of entry. Award or Commendations, each in the form of a certificate, will be made to the artist or craftsman and commissioning body or person. THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES HAS NOW PASSED. The 2009 Entry Form can be downloaded here. (Word document).  The 2007 Award Ceremony was held on Friday 2nd November 2007 at 10.45a.m. for 11.00a.m. at the Royal Hotel, Townhead, Dysart, Fife. The Ceremony was followed by a buffet Lunch and attendees were taken to view the Dysart Artworks were the artists kindly discussed their work The Society is grateful to Sir Tom Farmer for the support he is giving to the 2005 and 2007 Awards. The 2007 Press release can be viewed here. (Word document). The Saltire Society exists to promote the art and culture of Scotland. Awards are made for works of art and craft designed to enhance and enrich buildings. Examples include works of sculpture, painting, tilework, ceramics, mosaic, tapestry, textile hangings, glass, plaster, metalwork, and enamel. The Award is held biennially to promote artist and craftsmen working in conjunction with architects throughout Scotland. The Society arranges for members of the Arts and Crafts in Architecture Panel to inspect selected entries on site. Adjudication will take place as soon as possible after the closing date of entry. Award or Commendations, each in the form of a certificate, will be made to the artist or craftsman and commissioning body or person. THE MEMBERS OF THE PANEL ARE: Tony Franks - (Convener) - Ceramicist Ian Arnott - Architect Keiko Mukaide - Glass Artist Glen Onwin - Painter Roan Rutherford - Architect Arthur Watson - Sculptor Arts & Crafts in Architecture
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