Out of Argyll

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Out of Argyll, Craft Central 

November 23 - December 4, 2022

Placemaking and coastal environments play a pivotal role in the creative life of Argyll, with many artists' and makers' work on display reflecting this. With 79% of residents living within 1km of the coast, the expression and context of placemaking shifts from practice to practice. 

Out of Argyll brought together a wide range of artist, makers and designers form Argyll and Bute. Out of Argyll showcased a diverse range of our members, such as maker Sea Drift Pottery who takes influence from the Arts and Crafts movement, focusing on materiality and form function, which sat in contrast to the artist collective Sàimh Sound whose works explore the cultural and natural heritage of Argyll through sonic and visual art. 

CHARTS is supported by Argyll and Bute Council. This exhibition is made possible by Creative Scotland's funding of the Evolve Programme (2021-22). The produce pairings have been supported by Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative.

Image: Karen McPhail

Argyll’s rural and coastal location plays a part in all of the artist's works; be that in the sound, rurality or materiality.

The selection of creative works from Argyll and Bute that were exhibited sat paired with products from the region including ‘The Pantry’ full dining set from a collaboration between CHARTS and Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative, Lussa Gin from Jura, Unexpected Gin from a Cove Sailing Club and Little Brown Dog Collaboration, Wild Thyme Spirits, Kilmartin Gin, Isla Cocoa, Isle of Mull Seaweed and Argyll Coffee Roasters. 

All of the creatives involved in Out of Argyll have been supported by CHARTS’ Evolve programme, which was design to create artworks and experiences that engage the visitor in the unique landscape of Argyll.

Curated by Sarah Robinson Frood.

Image: Eve Campbell