Fraser Taylor
Shadowed Valley Learning Opportunities to accompany the exhibition
Learning Opportunities at Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill to accompany
Fraser Taylor’s ‘Shadowed Valley’ exhibition All events are led by the artist Fraser Taylor is an interdisciplinary artist who works with a range of media including, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and animation. The title for his exhibition is taken from the book of the same name by John J. Graham, first published by the Shetland Publishing Company, Lerwick in 1987, which tells the harrowing tale of one family in Weisdale and how they and their extended community’s lives were decimated by the evictions. Fraser spent several months in the Booth at Scalloway between 2013 and 2014 as part of a sabbatical from his position as Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Whilst in Shetland he found himself inspired by the largely treeless landscape, the shapes of the myriad small islands, black rock strata, and the shifting colours and light.
Fraser Taylor grew up in Scotland and studied at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. He co-founded ‘The Cloth’ in 1983, an innovative design studio, that for four years created work for Liberty, Paul Smith and Spandau Ballet, amongst others. Fraser Taylor’s work since has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including major cities such as Glasgow, London, Paris, Madrid, Sydney, Tokyo, Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit, and San Francisco.
Bonhoga Gallery welcomes visits from schools or groups – if your group is over 10 in number, then please call us in advance so we can better cater for your needs.
FREE Gallery Talk
‘Exploring Drawing’
An informal opportunity to hear the artist talk about his work in the gallery spaces at Bonhoga. This event is free and open to everyone of any age.
Ages: 12+ Cost: £3
Saturday 6 June, 11am – 12 noon
“A drawing is made whenever an object in motion touches the surface of another and evidence of their meeting is left behind.”
a drawing workshop Sunday 7 June, 11am – 1pm No previous drawing experience required
Book via Shetland Box Office 01595 745555 www.shetlandboxoffice.org The workshop will examine a range of contemporary approaches to drawing; using various materials to generate images. Drawing will be used as a way to access ideas and explore chance and embrace the unpredictable. The class will be based outdoors with an indoor option available in case of bad weather.
FREE Professional Development event for artists and teachers Monday 8 June, 4.30 – 6pm
Fraser Taylor’s work provides many opportunities for learning across the curriculum with links between social studies, religious and moral education, and expressive arts areas. Fraser will give a presentation about his work, which will be followed by a short practical hands on drawing workshop with ideas for taking back to the classroom or for participants to develop personally. Although this event is free, please book through Bonhoga Gallery so we can keep track of numbers.
Opening hours 27 April - 25 October 2015 Mon - Sat: 10.30 - 5.30 Late night Thur: 7.30pm Sun: 11.30 - 5.30
Bonhoga Gallery, Shop & Café Weisdale, ZE2 9LW 01595 745750 bonhoga@shetlandarts.org