Dovecot Studios
The principal invited artist for the Festival is the tapestry weavers Dovecot Studios. Their work is based around designs produced by the weavers themselves or collaborations with international artists. The exhibiiton takes its inspiration from the striking views of the sea from their venue, The Old Town Hall.
Water Surface
Tapestries commisioned by Dovecot Studios to celebrate the opening of the studios' new home in the Infirmary Street baths will be on display.
You will also be able to see one of the weavers working at a loom; date and time to be confirmed.
A talk will be given by David Weir, Director of Dovecot Studios on Saturday August 7th at 2.00pm
Ann Wegmuller RSW RWS
Ann describes her paintings as: about the the land around me, the land beside the sea and the weather conditions upon it. The paintings are an abstraction or distillation of what I have seen and felt when outside but all are painted in the studio.
Sutherland Shore
Keiko Mukaide
Keiko is an international glass sculptor based in Fife. Her Festival commission housed in The Old Men's Club at the harbour will use light, projections and photography to explore the links between past and present Pittenweem fishing families.
Still Thinking of You
Kaneyuki Shimoosako
The outer pier of the harbour will feature this year two installations by Japanese artist Kaneyuki Shimoosako whose work has appeared worldwide.
Tubular Metal Installation
Pictured above is a project photograph of the intended installation. There will also be another cast concrete installation. Kane will be around to talk about his work.
Cate Inglis
Familiar stories and sayings from childhood and experimental pieces which explore the deconstruction of Cate's signature cube form, all feature in this exhibition.
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In recogniton of the difficulties young artists face in getting their work exhibited and thereby coming to the attention of buyers and the art world, the Festival two years ago established two bursary awards. This year's awards are below.
Ross Brown
A Duncan of Jordanstone graduate, Ross is currently studying there on a Master of Fine Art programme.
St. Peter's Seminary Cardross
An underlying theme of his work is subjects of an architectural nature, particularly those caught within the flux of construction and deconstruction that shapes our experience of the built environment.
Elin Isaksson
After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art, Elin was artist in residence at the college as well as teaching. She is currently setting up her own studio in Alloa.
Oil Lamps
Elin creates unique handcrafted sculptural lighting and architectural glass. Inspiration often comes from nature, exploring light texture and movement.
Tea Cozy Teas
Last year’s knitted fish project and auction was in aid of the RNLI. It had involved a diverse group of knitters knitting, chatting, e-mailing and phoning around Britain and abroad, with the core group meeting to knit in the Festival office. Their efforts and the public’s generosity raised over £1700 for charity. It also gave lapsed knitters the excuse to be creative again and use their skills in a good cause. It brought people together and made them smile.
This year it's Tea Cosies and cafetiere covers, in aid of Macmillan Nurses. You can buy an individual quirky cosy, making your choice from our exhibition in the Kitchen Church Hall James Street.
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