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"Short films by Gill Clarke and Lucy Skaer, Ian Bourne and Nina Danino
and sculpture and works on paper by Kate Davis are located within the
historic interior and collections at Mount Stuart. The exhibition
references contemplation and exploration through the practice of the
individual artists and collectively brings into focus the intrinsic
natural refuge of the 'island' space and the complex cultural strands
woven through the context of Mount Stuart."
"The visual arts programme at Mount Stuart, under the direction of and
curated by Sophie Crichton-Stuart, aims to promote and facilitate
interest in the contemporary visual arts and bring exhibitions of an
international standard to Bute and Argyll. It utilises the context of
Mount Stuart and the Isle of Bute to create potential to reach a wider
audience and provides an exciting opportunity for public artwork as well
as accessible
educational opportunities.
The Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart is one of Scotland's most
exceptional country houses. With a diverse 18th to 21st century
landscape, it presents a unique challenge in relation to interventionary
contemporary art practice.
The Mount Stuart Trust annually invites internationally respected
artists to exhibit and create new work in response to both the Mount
Stuart and its surroundings. Commissioned works have included land art,
photography, video, film, sculpture, installation and painting. These
projects have developed within the context of the archives, history and
architecture of the House, gardens and island. The collaborative process
of each project enriches the programme, artists' practice, and audience
participation, while continuing the tradition of commissioning
innovative new work at Mount Stuart."
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