Degree Show 2025

I selected to work on the optional brief of the arcane in the mundane after a trip to corrour – home to the most remote train station in scotland as well as home to the oldest bothy in britain. After researching the history of corrour I stumbled upon a story in the book ‘the black cloud’ of a group of hikers that died of exposure leaving only one survivor. I was further inspired by brian eno and his ambient works, I wanted to focus on the auditory elements of the scottish landscape and create a sound installation alongside the path the hikers took in 1951. I aimed to create a small sculpture inspired by the tradition of cairns and hokora shrines to elevate the sound piece. The aim of this short project was to provide company and reassurance in times of fear for other hikers in harsh elements, and to ward off lone travellers taking unnecessary risks.