Archived Projects

Jan 1995 to Aug 1995

High Street, City of Edinburgh

David Hume Sculpture

In 1994 the Saltire Society commissioned Alexander Stoddart to create a statue of the Scots philosopher, David Hume. The sulpture is installed at the corner of Bank Street and High Street in Edinburgh contributing to the aesthetics of The Royal Mile.

Ownership of the statue passed from The Saltire Society to the City of Edinburgh. This was in agreement with the SAC and on the condition that the City of Edinburgh’s “use of the statue is consistent with the purpose of the Saltire Society’s application” and that they assumed responsibility for meeting any other conditions of the SAC Lottery funding.

The Saltire Society was later succesful in securing further funds from the SAC to meet an unforeseen shortfall in finances for this project.

Tagged as: Alexander Stoddart Edinburgh civic sculpture

Aug 1995 to Nov 1995

Royal Museum of Scotland, City of Edinburgh

Education Centre Doors

Tim Stead was invited to design and craft a timber door marking the entrance to the museum’s Education Centre. Incorporated into the design of the door surround are display niches that hold objects from the handling displays. The intention of these display niches was to alleviate the sense of remoteness from objects on display that museum visitors may experience.

The timber nature of the material for this door is considered to complement the metalwork door of John Creed that marks the entrance to the museum library.

Tagged as: Edinburgh Public art & traditional craft Tim Stead museum

Jul 1995 to Dec 1995

Royal Mile, City of Edinburgh

Hunter Square

In 1996 as part of the revitalisation of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh two artists were commissioned to collaborate with architects Page & Park in the creation of new pieces of public art for Hunter Square. The artists, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Peter Randall-Page worked with granite, stone and cast bronze in their sculptural and text-based artworks.

The project was managed by the Scottish Sculpture Trust and the legacy of the work continues.

Tagged as: Architects Edinburgh Ian Hamilton Finlay Page & Park Peter Randall-Page civic sculpture

Aug 1996 to Dec 1996

The Royal Mile, City of Edinburgh

David Hume Sculpture (shortfall application)

This particular application was successful in securing further support from the Scottish Arts Council in meeting a shortfall in funds. The shortfall only became apparent during the creation phase of the commissioned sculpture.

Tagged as: Alexander Stoddart Edinburgh civic sculpture

Aug 1996 to Dec 1996

University of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Eduardo Paolozzi Sculptures

Enhancing the environment of the university’s King’s Buildings are two bronze sculptures by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. The life-size figures are designed to represent the aspirations and achievements of research at the Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology as well as symbolising the common pursuits of art and science.

Tagged as: Art and Science Edinburgh Eduardo Paolozzi civic sculpture

Oct 1996 to Dec 1996

Fruitmarket Gallery, City of Edinburgh

Northern Lights

The Northern Lights project concluded with the installation of a revolving mast, in the shape of an envelope, on the south-east corner of the Fruitmarket Gallery building. The daytime appearance of the mast varies as the different levels of light reflect from the surfaces of this artwork. At night the colours pulse with changing colour light washes – the intensity of which determined by the number of visitors to the gallery. In addition to the revolving mast, an interactive electronic pavement animates the front of the gallery space responding to the movement of people passing.

Tagged as: Edinburgh

Nov 1996 to Aug 1997

Stills Gallery, City of Edinburgh

Urban Sanctuary

Nathan Coley was commissioned to create an artwork as part of the wider redevelopment of Stills Gallery in the centre of Edinburgh. Nathan joined the redevelopment design team contributing to and raising questions about the role of artists in architectural design projects. The original brief suggested that the artist consider the range of processes involved in the redevelopment of Stills and how the building will function. These considerations manifest through transcripted interviews with key individuals, culminating in a book available to members of the public who responded to leaflets posted as planning permission notices to “build an urban sanctuary here” with contact details for the Stills Gallery.

Tagged as: Edinburgh Nathan Coley

Sep 1996 to Oct 1997

Dental Institute, City of Edinburgh

The Lauriston Project

This project involved the commissioning of four artists creating artworks integrated into the refurbished fabric of the new site for the Dental Hospital. The aim of the project was to move away from the purely decorative and the stand alone artwork to creating a series of different environments intended to stimulate, relax and be enjoyed by those visiting and working in the hospital. This was achieved through engaging artists in the earliest stages of the design process.

Tagged as: Anital Wohlen Art in Healthcare Edinburgh Hemione Wiltshire Jane Fawns Watt Stephen Skrynka hospital

Jan 1996 to Jan 1998

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, City of Edinburgh

The Corryvrechan Tapestry

This contemporary tapestry represents a link between the historical collections of the museum and the work of contemporary art. The design for the tapestry was created by artist Kate Whiteford and woven by hand through the Edinburgh Tapestry Company.

Tagged as: Edinburgh Kate Whiteford Public art and traditional craft museum

Jun 2001 to Nov 2002

Craigmillar, City of Edinburgh

New Royal Infirmary Edinburgh - Public Artworks

This project was a programme of contemporary public art for the New Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. The artists involved worked with the hospital community of staff, visitors and patients through a series of artist placements. The resulting work is realised through two projects evident throughout the hospital. The first is the Mapping project concerned with visual orientation within the hospital. The second is concerned with the making of place and is titled, “The Sanctuary”: a dedicated non-denominational space for the whole hospital community.

Tagged as: Art in Healthcare Chris MacFarlane Donald Urquhart Douglas Chatham Edinburgh George Muhleck P Johnson & Co. Samantha Clark Shauna McMullan Tim Stott Woodschool Ltd hospital

May 1996 to Oct 1996

Royal Museum of Scotland, City of Edinburgh

Seating Commissions for RMS

New seating by a craftsperson was commisioned by the National Museum of Scotland to bring a creative and quality approach to the practical problems of seating within the Museum. This project was a demonstration of the Museums continuing commitment to contemporary design and was regarded, at the time, as setting an example.

Tagged as: Edinburgh Tim Hine Tim Stead Walter Jack museum

May 2009 to Apr 2010

Pennywell and Muirhouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

North Edinburgh Arts

The proposal is to commission artists to engage, influence and inform planners and the community about the possibilities for public art integral to the planned regeneration of Pennywell and Muirhouse.

The areas mentioned are in the immediate vicinity of NEA and are undergoing change and development through new housing, amenities and a new NHS Lothian treatment centre, which may physically wrap around the NEA facility.

Funding covers:
– Artists / Specialists Fees
– workshops, events, study trips and activities
– development of a commissioning plan
– documentation
– Project Co-ordination / admin

Tagged as: Edinburgh North Edinburgh Arts Regeneration