Beacons
Bespoke artwork for the National Theatre of Scotland’s new headquarter building, Rockvilla
Winning a public competition for this new artwork, we proposed to explore a connection between the National Theatre’s base in Glasgow and its presence across the country.
The development of the design was linked to a fundraising campaign which invited people from across Scotland and the world to contribute to the creation of the building. Each supporter was able to select a location special to them, which was included as a cast acrylic beacon, set within a laser cut steel map of Scotland.
Alongside the physical artwork within Rockvilla’s foyer, a digital counterpart allows supporters and the public to view the map online, highlighting each donation, and allowing contributors to share the stories behind their chosen places.
Client: National Theatre of Scotland
Location: Glasgow, UK
Completion: 2017