Book launch and film screening to celebrate sculptor Steve Dilworth | University of Edinburgh
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6.00pm: Doors open - Room G.06, 50 George Square, EH8 9LH 6.45pm: Screening of Stuff the World is Made of - 60 minutes 8.00pm: Q&A with Steve Dilworth and Georgina Coburn, chaired byDavid Eustace Steve Dilworth has lived on the Isle of Harris for over 40 years. Since the 1970s he has been testing the boundaries of materials and art, from intimate hand-held objects to monumental works in the landscape. His extraordinary work challenges how we think about sculpture, art objects, and our relationship with the natural world. Dilworth's work is represented in public and private collections in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. His most recent exhibition was held at Pangolin London in May 2024 when he was featured in Radio 4’s Today programme and Sculpture Magazine. Georgina Coburn’s book, Journeyman – the art of Steve Dilworth, is the first comprehensive investigation of this groundbreaking artist. Based on five years research and extensive interviews, the story of Dilworth and the evolution of his remarkable work is examined in detail, revealing one of the country's most innovative and globally significant artists. Georgina Coburn is an art historian, arts writer and critic. 'Coburn’s work gives us that real, tangible and invaluable insight into the artist’s journey. It is a gripping read.' Peter Urpeth, Stornoway Gazette Paul Cox’s film, Stuff the World is Made of, examines Dilworth’s working methods in scenes from his studio on the Isle of Harris, and in interviews with collectors and well-known supporters of his work. These include the award-winning nature writer Robert Macfarlane (The Old Ways and Underland ) and the novelist and film maker Iain Sinclair (Pariah Genius and Downriver). It also reveals the final resting place of The Whalebone Box, which was the centrepiece of Andrew Kotting’s film of the same name. ‘What an extraordinary body of work. There is nothing else like it. Beautiful but challenging. Romantic but real. Natural but spiritual. I love it.’Chris Packham - BBC presenter, writer, naturalist and film maker ‘Steve Dilworth is an enigma, a totally contemporary artist who uses self-imposed exile to focus his talent and imagination on ancient fears.’ Brian Catling, writer & artist 'An important, thought provoking, compelling, and beautiful film.' Sam Maynard - Raw TV, executive vice president Links Steve Dilworth Instagram Steve Dilworth YouTube Linktree This event has been organised with support from Sociology, University of Edinburgh. It was originally scheduled to take place at Summerhall, but due to their currect difficulties, the venue has been changed to 50 George Square.
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