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London Fieldworks Ltd proposed an international project, “Fieldstation: Outlandia”, fostering links between art and environment through the design and build of a temporary cluster of artist treehouse studios within the landscape of Glen Nevis. This particular part of the project enabled the two artists of London Fieldworks Ltd to collaborate with architects, engineers, planners and the Forestry Commission towards the design and planning stage of the treehouse studios.

Artists

• Bruce Gilchrist
• Jo Joelson

Funding

SAC Award amount

£5,000.00

Project total cost

£16,500.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of a development phase and feasibility study for Fieldstation: Outlandia

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

This project builds on local relationships established during a previous project, “Little Earth” (2003-05) which involved local young people and adults through school groups, mountain rescue teams, local museums and businesses.

The selected artists worked with architects in the design of the treehouse studios.

International artists (for the Outlandia event) shortlisted through invitation. Successful artists selected through judging panel.

Artists for this development and feasiblity study came from London Fieldworks.

Outcomes

• Design of Treehouse Studios