Robert Napier and Foremen

SWG3 Stairwell. Preview 8th August. Exhibition from 9th - 17th August 2008.

Robert Napier and Foremen combined historic detail, everyday objects and small sculptural forms to investigate two early methods of transport; flight and sail.  Elements of the Clyde’s shipbuilding history and absurd notions of flight were explored in this site specific piece within a quietly humorous and modest realm of object construction. The installation title offers homage to Robert Napier, the father of Clyde Shipbuilding and his 10 foremen. Using original designs for Dutch Falcon hoods, Natalie created a hood for each of the shipbuilders. These hoods were then placed on hood blocks with each hood displaying the initials of the men involved. The objects were then placed high on a perch like beam within the stairwell of SWG3, a former shipbuilding factory. Audience members were invited to use the binoculars to view each hood and identify each character with the help of an accompanying 'species identification' sheet.

Carrying Prilm

Gallery III - Glasgow Print Studio. Preview 3rd April. Exhibition from 4th -27th April 2008.

Carrying Prilm combined both film and printmaking to investigate the absurdity of the human body and man's journey in to the uncertian world of flight.A fictional and non-fictional narrative emerged between the etched lines of the digital and etched prints and the moving image. The work referenced notorious historical characters such as Percy Pilcher and L.Letur, two early flight engineers, however the work also referenced fictional characters and bird-like personifications. The video piece titled 'Peregrines' challenged the concept of the spontaneaous act verses historical consquence, the outcome of which was humble and humourous.