Lifeblood: Howden/Boghall

LIFEBLOOD Howden Boghall

Rachael The four paintings shown overleaf were created by Rachael specifically for this publication. Different works were included in the exhibition All works are on paper and were created during Artlink workshops at Howden Park Art Studio.

PARTICIPANT The four artworks in this publication were included in the exhibition along with additional works. All works are embroidery and were created during Artlink workshops at Howden Park Art Studio.

GARY The third and fourth images overleaf were specifically produced by Gary for inclusion in this publication.

The two other paintings were included in the exhibition.

All works are on paper and were created during Artlink workshops at Boghall Parish Church.

DOROTHY Some of the work in this publication was included in the exhibition along with additional works. All works are embroidery and were created during Artlink workshops at Boghall Parish Church.

TUFTINg workshopS Christine, Jane, Mikey, Robert, Peter and Gillian. Three of the works in this publication were included in the exhibition. All works are tufted by hand and were created during Artlink workshops at Boghall Parish Church Hall.

ROBERT The four artworks shown overleaf were created by Robert specifically for this publication. Different works were included in the exhibition. All works are on paper and were created during Artlink workshops at Boghall Parish Church Hall.

LIFEBLOOD Installation images from the exhibition at Howden Park Centre. 10th November 2023 – 21st January 2024.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION “I just sat and sewed” Create opportunities for people to meet and work together and they will make connections and build communities. Some will define themselves as artists, others will say “I just sat and sewed.” Definitions are important, but how we are ‘defined’ is not necessarily who we are. Ultimately, the relationships we establish are what nurture, support and contribute to who we are. This exhibition is a joyful expression of what can be achieved through those relationships.

lifeblood (noun)

The thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else.

Supported and produced by the Artlink Leylines programme with support from

THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone who worked on this project: Rachael, Participant, Gary, Dorothy, Christine, Jane, Mikey, Robert, Pete, Gillian, William, Andy, Meredith and Robert. Jane, Karen, Pat, Joie, Elaine, Urszula, Stewart, Lynne and James. Bernie, Francesca, Jeanne Marie, Heather, Aimie, James and George.

We would also like to thank the many others who take part in the Leylines workshops; every one of them contributes to the Lifeblood of the project.

We are grateful for the support from everyone at Reconnect Theatre, Howden Park Centre Team and Boghall Parish Church.

Publication design/photography: Albie Clark Wall design: Bernie Reid Leylines Lead Artist: Patrick O’Growney Lifeblood Curator: Trevor Cromie

Leylines is Artlink’s programme in West Lothian that supports creative connections for mental health.

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Lifeblood: Howden/Boghall

Published on Nov 24, 2023

Artlink Edinburgh and the Lothians

“I just sat and sewed” Create opportunities for people to meet and work together and they will make connections and build communities. Some will define themselves as artists, others will say “I just sat and sewed.” Definitions are important, but how we are ‘defined’ is not necessarily who we are. Ultimately, the relationships we establish are what nurture, support and contribute to who we are. This exhibition is a joyful expression of what can be achieved through those relationships. lifeblood (noun): The thing that is most important to the continuing success and existence of something else. This publication contains artworks from Artlink's Leylines project, community workshops with artists working in various mediums. The exhibition was at the Howden Park Centre, Livingston Winter 2023-24.