Monday 20th November - 6.30pm
Colinton Library
Dr Andrew Crummy MBE
Tapestries of Scotland and Beyond
Andrew grew up immersed in the community arts scene.
His work includes tapestry, murals, illustration,
sculpture and painting.
Andrew will tell us how he became the designer of The
Great Tapestry of Scotland, which is one of the world’s
largest community arts projects – a massive artistic exercise
but also a huge logistical one. The tapestry is made up of
160 panels and tells the story of Scotland's history, heritage
and culture – from the country's land formation millions of
years ago right up to 2013, when the last panel was
completed. It is now housed in its bespoke building in
Galashiels.
Andrew has been involved with over 20 tapestries, including
The Cancer Tapestry. The idea for this was born when
Andrew, a survivor himself, decided to create a tapestry to
discuss all aspects of cancer: from science to all aspects of
care, in an aim to educate the public. The first stitch was put
by Jeanne Freeman, then Cabinet Secretary for Health in the
Scottish Parliament.
More locally, The Allermuir Tapestry in Allermuir Medical
Centre tells stories from Oxgangs and our surrounding area.
These community arts tapestries have involved thousands of
stitchers from all over Scotland and beyond, telling many
stories.
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Monday 6th - Monday 20th November
