Beyond the Border

As we approach the Scottish referendum on independence, Bradford’s Impressions Gallery has a timely show featuring work by the collective Document Scotland.
Sophie Gerrard‘s Drawn to the Land is an intimate look at the role woman play in shaping the rural Scottish landscape. From Highland crofters to Lowland farmers, Gerrard explores how their lives interrelate with the land in which they live and work.
Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert‘s Edge of an Empire brings history to life in a fascinating study of the Antonine Wall, the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, as the wall crosses through central Scotland attracting visitors and living history groups alike.
Stephen McLaren reveals the world of Americans with Scottish ancestry who retain close affinity with the ‘Old Country’, even through they may never set foot there. McLaren’s series American Always, Scottish Forever depicts the athletes, musicians, artists, and visitors attending California’s burgeoning Highland Games season.
Colin McPherson presents A Fine Line, a year-long exploration of the physical border between Scotland and England, examining and questioning the very nature of the frontier and how it looks from the Scottish side.
Tutor Derek Trillo will lead a study visit to the exhibition on Saturday 26 July which will be followed by an artists’ talk. Places are free to OCA student, to reserve a place email enquiries@oca-uk.com