Stones of Scotland

Stones of Scotland

STONES OF SCOTLAND Date: 1995  Location: Fort William Type: sculpture, installation, protest Technique: hand-built Material: timber, plastic belting George came to Lochaber to help the political and community campaign to save the West Highland Sleeper when the London...
Thirty-two Spires for Hibernia

Thirty-two Spires for Hibernia

Thirty-two Spires for Hibernia Installation in Edinburgh Date: 1994Location: Irish border Date: 1996Location: Calton Hill, Edinburgh International Festival Type: sculpture, installation Technique: hand-built Material: wood, stone, rope, cable ties ARCHIVE Related...
The Berlin Burd

The Berlin Burd

THE BERLIN BURD Date: 1988 Location: Berlin  Type: sculpture, installation, action Technique: hand-built Material: steel Height: 500 cm The second biggest burd I ever made was the Berlin Burd.   This burd was 5 metres high and had to look over the Berlin Wall which...
A Day Down A Goldmine

A Day Down A Goldmine

A Day Down A Goldmine YEAR: LOCATION: MEDIUM: The Clyde Clock, also known as The Running Clock, was commissioned by Radio Clyde to celebrate its 25th year as an independent broadcaster. The idea was to create a landmark for the area, as a thank you to the city of...
George Wyllie Art Trail

George Wyllie Art Trail

Mapping Memories – The George Wyllie Art Trail Help create a digital map of George Wyllie’s artworks to coincide with his centenary year in 2021. When George began his career as an artist at the age of 52, when most people are contemplating retirement, he became...