Coral Beattie Mentored by Morag Macpherson A 2011 graduate from Glasgow School of Art, Coral Beattie studied Woven Textile Design. Now 22 and living in Kilmarnock, Coral has had strong links with Dumfries and Galloway since childhood. Inspired by patterns and details found in architecture, whilst studying Coral researched geometric pattern repeats, traditional Mexican and Moroccan textiles, and explored the use of contrasting patterns using a jacquard computer loom. From this she created a collection of scarves. In the run up to Spring Fling Coral will be mentored by Morag Macpherson (Studio 20, p14), a textile designer who has recently moved to Dumfries and Galloway and works in WASPS in Kirkcudbright. Coral will show her work during Spring Fling 2012 in The Mill on The Fleet (see p8).
Sally Hogarth Mentored by Linda Mallett Sally Hogarth is a fine artist working across sculptural installation, photography and video. Her work surrounds the idea of social interaction, whether it is technological, political or communal. Although currently living and working in London, Sally lived in Dumfries and Galloway as a child. Now 25, she graduated from Goldsmiths College, London with a BA in Fine Art and from Central St Martins with an MA in Fine Art and Art History. Sally’s work requires participants or viewers as part of its production; many of her works in the past have been produced and performed in public spaces. It is for this reason that Sally will be mentored by Linda Mallett (Studio 21, p15), an artist who divides her time between studio practice and collaborative work in the public art field, both as artist and project manager. Sally will show her work during Spring Fling 2012 in The Mill on The Fleet (see p9).
Smartphone App We are proud to present the very first Spring Fling Mobile App. Available on iPhone and Android platforms, the primary purpose of the App is to navigate studios and source detailed drop down data on specific artists. Using the App, routes can be planned based on discipline, location, name or ‘near me’. It will be possible to search for and book additional events, sign up as a Friend and search for local businesses, or sites of cultural interest recommended by Spring Fling artists. The App will display the Spring Fling Twitter Feed and Facebook wall. Please visit www.spring-fling.co.uk for more information.
Spring Fling Online Shop Indulge yourself, or treat a loved one to the gift of Spring Fling art, all year round. 2012 sees the launch of the Spring Fling Online Shop with superior quality handmade art and design products by Spring Fling artists at the click of a button. In addition to being able to buy artwork, we will offer a facility to sign up for, or renew Friendship, book and buy tickets for Spring Fling additional events, and order a copy of the 2012 brochure*. Please visit www.springfling.co.uk to begin your Spring Fling online retail experience. *please note that we no longer post our brochure free to our regular mailing list unless your are a Friend of Spring Fling – however, for the cost of postage (£1.50 - £2.00) through our online shop, 2012 brochures can be ordered and posted to anywhere in the UK.
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