The Senses Must Be Used
The work shown in this exhibition is a tactile exploration of a chosen landscape in the scottish highlands with a very rich history in both science and folklore. Placing the body in this space, experiencing and exploring the physical sensation the mountain has to oneself. Touching, observing – feeling. Drawing from Nan Shepherd’s “The Living Mountain”, her chapter about senses didn’t just inspire the text on the metal plinth but also helped incorporating a tactile medium to the show. The metal feel boxes captured pieces found when visiting Schiehallion and are there to help merging yourself into the landscape through the visual and physical documentation.
