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Kovats presents the passing of time through the broken surface of the sea, the elemental rhythms of the moon and the meditative qualities of weaving and drawing. As the marks get smaller and closer towards the horizon they invoke a sense of infinity, exploring how art can speak to our critical climate emergency.
The artist has been collaborating closely with Dovecot’s Master Weavers since January to create and interpret her tapestry design. Hand-woven by four weavers, the work has taken four months to complete and measures 1.5 metres square. The tapestry’s incredible depth and texture has been achieved through the gradation of tone towards the light of the horizon and by combining the properties of different yarns.
British born artist, Tania Kovats, makes drawings, sculpture, and large-scale projects that explore our experience of the natural world. Her work includes Tree, an installation for the Natural History Museum London; WELL, a drinking water fountain created for Fruitmarket; and Rivers, a large-scale sculpture at Jupiter Artland near Edinburgh. She is the University of Dundee’s Professor of Drawing and Making.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.
READ MOREThis tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
READ MOREJoin us at Dovecot Studios on 21st September for an evening of diversity and Scottish fashion as we partner with the I Am More Than campaign for an inspiring fashion show and discussion panel.
READ MOREJoin Greg Kenicer, botanist and lecturer at the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, at Dovecot Studios on 25th September to explore how and why plants have been used in magic over centuries!
READ MOREThis two day course in collaboration with Paintbox School of Art, will explore the possibilities of watercolour as a medium in a contemporary context.
READ MOREAimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
READ MOREJoin curator Amanda Catto on 2nd October at Dovecot Studios for an exclusive guided tour of Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song.
READ MOREJoin us at Dovecot Studios on 5th October for a slow stitching workshop inspired by the Japanese Boro tradition of repeatedly mending fabrics!
READ MORESashiko Stitching is a simple form of stitching with very satisfying results. Join Sue Crawley of Sunshine Designs Dollar at Dovecot Studios on 2nd November for this workshop.
READ MORELearn how to use inspirational collage resources, along with your own photographs and memorabilia and incorporate them into your artworks created within this workshop at Dovecot Studios!
READ MOREUsing the Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art exhibition as inspiration, learn introductory hand embroidery stitches with textile designer, Chloe Patience, at Dovecot Studios on 9th November.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh based Bookbinder Cass Barron to create your own handbound needle book using remnant leather and fabric at this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 23rd November!
READ MOREThis September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace showcasing exhibitions, a major symposium, workshops, portfolio reviews and exhibition tours.
READ MOREDon't miss an exciting new celebration by artists and makers who have their home-from-home here at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall this September!
READ MOREThis event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland.
READ MOREFor this exhibition at Upright Gallery, Richard Goldsworthy will be showcasing new wall-based works that employ kiln-dried Ash, along with the introduction of pewter.
READ MOREInked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
READ MOREThis thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
READ MOREJoin us at The King's Gallery on 20th September for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture to explore to the exhibition, Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!
READ MOREJoin Surveyor of the King's Pictures, and curator of the exhibition, Anna Reynolds on 20th September for an exclusive view of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!
READ MOREThe annual Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this September. Come along and immerse yourself in a world where art becomes a way of life!
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