Kathleen Jamie is a poet and a writer of non-fiction. She says, ‘I have what Robert Louis Stevenson called ‘a strong Scots accent of the mind’. Her poems have appeared on the Underground systems of London, New York and Shanghai and one has been carved on a huge wooden beam on the national monument at Bannockburn. Books include The Overhaul, Sightlines and Findings. kathleenjamie.com Moon Last night, when the moon slipped
I am a potter living and working in Fife. I originally completed a degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing but after enrolling on a pottery course a number of years ago I became hooked. I love the immediacy of pottery. Marks made quickly, once fired, are preserved and can survive for thousands of years. I like to decorate my thrown pots using a technique called sgraffito. The pots are dipped in
Graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art- Dundee University. Working with drawing, painting, film, wood, concrete, people, energy and skateboarding. robbiehamilton.com milesmark@hotmail.co.uk 07944160162
Ian Moir is a professional artist based in Dunfermline, Fife. He studied Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art and has since exhibited in Edinburgh, London, Germany and the USA. In 2011 he won the ‘City Of Glasgow Prize’ at the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. This prize was awarded to the best artist under the age of 40. Ian has edited a literary anthology and is
Kevin McCollum: environment, architecture, interiors photographer. Kevin is a freelance photographer who studied in Edinburgh and whose work features in national publications, advertising campaigns and annual reports for a range of clients. kevinmccollumphotography.com info@kevinmccollumphotography.com 07886 885081
This section of Avocado Sweet is dedicated to gathering together a list of all the creative and innovative talents in Fife. We hope it will become a contacts directory, a network and a source of creative inspiration and confidence for all involved. We will be building up the list over time so watch this space and do let us know of anyone you think we should include.
Another night of quality live music at The Bruery in Dunfermline last night. A gig crowd saw great sets from singer-songwriter Sophie Caldwell – performing at only her secong gig – and from debut act Into The Limelight. A highlight was the set from Lucy and the Lyrics (above) – fantastic songs and brilliant musical ideas and harmonies which had the audience enthralled.