The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
New art installation unveiled at Perthshire woodland ‘gallery’
An eye-catching artwork has been installed at a Perthshire woodland.
The dome-style shelter was created following a competition by Woodland Trust Scotland.
Students at Dundee University’s Duncan and Jordanstone College of Art and Design were invited to come up with a new piece that would “engage visitors” at Moncrieffe Hill Wood, just outside Perth.
The annual contest was setup to give students experience in responding to commissions and dealing with clients.
This year’s winner was Scope, created by Fine Art students Célia El Hadrati and Ian Young.
Judges were impressed with the way the dome gives viewers a focused perspective of trees and sky.
Ian said: “We were inspired by the diversity of the site, creating something that would encourage new kinds of engagement with the hill and would interest all age groups.”
Célia said: “The work was developed and fabricated in the DJCAD studios and workshops.
“We would like to thank all of the academic and technical staff who supported the project throughout, particularly Pernille Spence and Jason Shearer, the metal workshop technician.”
Woodland Trust Scotland site manager Jill Aitken said she was delighted with the new installation.
“We have had various professional artists as well as the students produce pieces for the site over the years,” she said.
“The wood probably has more art than many galleries now. Some of the works are quite visible as you walk around, but you have to be very observant to spot them all. Scope is a welcome addition.”