REFLECT Bute

Silver Linings

Rothesay, led by Luke Winter​​

For REFLECT, Remembering Together, story writer and teller Luke Winter used the power of words to create opportunities for celebration and gratitude in public spaces. Luke worked with community members, including members of Sawa Project, a group of local New Scots, to create conversations about reflecting on recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic.

Through workshops co-created and co-led with local artist Za Zissou, Luke created opportunities for celebration and gratitude in public spaces. He developed materials and ideas to create three new sculptures for Bute. In addition to fostering reflection, these workshops aimed to promote cross-cultural understanding and inclusion by providing opportunities for diverse community members, including refugees and New Scots, to share their experiences and contribute to the project.

Throughout the project, Luke worked collaboratively with local artists and creatives, strengthening and building new networks, including with cabinet Maker Ray Beverly, who assisted woodwork on the final pieces; artist engineer Isa Gordon, who helped design the final pieces; artist Ariadne Bicknell, who did the computer renders for the pieces; Bonnie Bling who manufactured the signage for the pieces; engineering firm Casa de Perro rented us workshop space for fabrication; and arts co-ordinators Ellen Potter and Deirdre McKenna were involved in helping support the project’s development.

Luke created three artworks titled Silver Linings, inspired by Bute's history as a beloved seaside destination. Stories gathered from workshops were captured on the work's reflective surfaces and integrated into temporary illuminated shrines along Rothesay’s promenade on 17 August 2024 as part of Remembering Together, REFLECT Community Day. 

 “This series stands as a tribute to the resilience and unity of our community during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. It reflects our shared journey, honouring the losses we have endured and the strength we have discovered within ourselves and each other.” - Luke Winter

Find out more about REFLECT, Remembering Together:

Luke is planning an Island tour of the work and intends to work with Bute Forest and Mount Stuart to display the community works created.

Stay up to date with Luke’s work here.

Find out about Luke's call out for sharing this work.

REFLECT, Remembering Together was funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Greenspace Scotland in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council and the Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles (CHARTS).