Artists in residence programme 2015 Sumburgh Head LightHouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve For more information please contact: Angela Hunt, Sumburgh Head Operational Manager Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve, Sumburgh, Virkie, Shetland, ZE3 9JN E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 01950 461966 www.sumburghhead.com sumburghhead SumburghHead Artists in residence programme 2015 morgan downie - 17th - 30th January Josephine Gornall - 1st - 30th April morgan is a poet and a visual artist, working in many media including textile and installation. Contemporary fibre artist manipulating and transforming fibres, fabrics, silks and other media into a new dimension. Events: Tuesday 27th January 2:00 PM Wednesday 28th January 1:00 PM Events: Wednesday 22nd April 2:00PM Wednesday 22nd April 6:00PM Jennifer Talbot - 2nd - 27th February Shona Main - 3rd - 29th May Jennifer has been visiting Shetland for many years. A visual artist, her work uses a variety of fibres, mixed media and found objects. Shona is a writer and filmaker who grew up in Shetland. Shona’s recent work includes the short film Clavel which is about a Shetland crofter. Events: Wednesday 25th February 2:00 PM Wednesday 25th February 6:00 PM Events: Wednesday 24th May 2:00P Wednesday 24th May 6:00PM Sandra Hammer - 2nd - 27th March Connie Flynn - 1st - 30th June Sandra’s work is primarily about energy; energy in the landscape and energy in the painted mark. Connie’s textiles and stained glass evolved through combining traditional techniques and modern practices. Events: Thursday 26th March 2:00 PM Thursday 26th March 6:00 PM Events: Wednesday 24th June 2:00PM Wednesday 24th June 6:00 PM All event details will be published online and in local media prior to the dates shown. www.sumburghhead.com