This exhibition was a result of two research residencies that explored the geological and atmospheric landscapes of Caithness, Scotland, through the medium of glass. Over the course of a year, the artefacts exhibited were a documentation of the landscape’s textural imprints and atmospheric transitions. These observations—rugged rocks, oceanic mists, and the continuous reshaping of the land—inform the development of site-specific glass works that were installed at The Byre in Caithness, Scotland in August 2024.
The objects and research integrates glass casting with ceramic techniques, exploring the flow, colour, and opacity of glass to mirror the forces of erosion, weather, and geological transformation. By observing the forces that shape the landscape, the works in this collection looked to create a sense of time in transition, capturing the fleeting yet persistent elements of nature.
The process-driven approach uses wax turning, clay throwing, and silicon moulds to capture motion and texture within the glass, creating vessels that reflect both the landscape's historical depth and its dynamic present. This research contributes to material studies, demonstrating how glass can embody the physical processes and unseen forces that define natural landscapes.
The final Exhibition ‘What Remain’s’ is the fourth exhibition at The Byre, a centuries-old stone barn turned exhibition space in Caithness. What Remains features site-specific installations and works by 4 artists that reflect on stories and experiences reconstructed from fleeting shadows in memory and the earthed-over remnants found in the landscape.