Heathers orkney pics

It is hard to pick a favourite experience from the trip so I am going to outline one which I found most inspiring to me. When we visited the artists on Hoy I was very interested in the art work that one of the artists showed us in her portfolio and also the work done by (the guy on the computer). I also found the topic raised by (the artist with the sticky notes) , about using materials surrounding you to create art. She mentioned this because of the difficulties in attaining materials from the mainland. I have always thought that art made from natural materials is more interesting and unique, the artists working on Hoy made the most of materials from the beach which made their art more personal and in connection with were it was made.
Other highlights include avocado salad, pictionary, and animal balloons :D
This trip was also good because I took lots of pictures, which was helpful to me as I rarely have a chance to photograph such beautiful views as those in Orkney, I hope to develop my photography skills in doing a course on it at school.


Sean with camera




Alison and a standing stone:D


Alison looking thoughtful :P
When I first wanted to go on the trip I have to say I was expecting it to be all visiting places but as I soon learnt it was centered mainly around meeting new people and interacting with them. I enjoyed the whole trip ( and yes that does include those comfy couches on the ferry) but, if I had to pick one thing it would have to be the Pier Arts Centre because it was a great art gallery, even the little bits that weren't really meant to be art were in a away. The volcano wall (I think it was called) was a permanent piece which was I admit a little strange but it caught the attention of the passerby and that was the main point I think.

What I took away from this trip? Hmm..well it would have to be a new found appreciation for artists and their work. I mean don't get me wrong, I thought art was worth its price. But now I feel that a lot more goes into art than I would have expected, for example the artists on Hoy, they were working only with what they could get but they still found ways and means of making their ideas work.


The group we had was good, the place we stayed were good, the places we went were good, and that's what made the trip great!

Alison.x



Nicole and Caroline on the beach.


People on the beach.

Ruth under big face rock... :D