CUT HAIR GROW TREES

INK TREE

DOES THE SHOE FIT?

The business of understanding and explaining the art process can be a troubling one. What is good art, what is bad art and can they coexist? Is being bad - good? If everything was so pleasing would the world be a better place? With everyone agreeing would that be that sweet or do we need conflict ?

I came up with some sort of an answer while in a Glasgow Taxi a couple of years ago. I have always found these sorts of conversations rich and entraining in this wonderful city that adopted me in 1992. It when like this: “What do you do?” “I am an artist.” (sometimes this seems like a bad move, I do not think a baker or teacher would receive the same confrontational reactions that I have had, maybe I should try that next time). “Are you any good?” (how do you answer this, many rides and years later I have figured this out by saying I am a working artist, for if I’m making money someone must like it) on this wet night I said “Well, yes I’m good!” He asked what I thought of bad art and started to name a few artist he hated.  My reply was: “When you go into a shop to buy a pair of shoes, the store is full of different sizes, colours, designs and functions. Somehow you find a pair that fits, but you do not get mad at the other shoes because there are different, you are just happy to find one that looks good on you.” and with this I reached home.

Thinking about this a little more... what if you went into the shop and you were force to buy shoes that did not fit? Hmmmmmmm. (The Fly)

Well, here we are in last month of the year and it’s rounding up nicely. 

Nicola gave her presentation entitled "Can art be evidence?" as part of “SHARING KNOWLEDGE & INVOLVING ALL”, KNOWFIFE 4th RESEARCH FAIR 2007 on Monday. It was interesting for her to be invited to this research fair that mainly concerned understanding hard fact in terms of thinking about people, where art is an altogether subjective activity in that respect.

The first in the series of CLOCK PEOPLE – PUBLIC ART GATHERING ran smoothly and was very well received by the public on Thursday

Here is the blow by blow account of the evening with times and all.
CLOCK PEOPLE / PUBLIC ART GATHERING
7pm Start
The Public signs in
Welcome from Nicola Atkinson Does Fly and introduction
Nicola gives a presentation on her public artworks that she has created in places such as Cuba and Bosnia, followed by Artwork from Abbeyview
Bird’s Eye View by Stevie Jackson (music)
John Cavanagh calls for time by ringing bell.
Main lights turn off
The Standard Light is turned on
John Cavanagh reads about the history of time 
The public are asked to close their eyes 
Nick Fells, sound artist, plays his piece about time which he transformed from original recordings in Abbeyview and Nicola’s home
Le Question by Françoise Hardy (music)
John Cavanagh reads the story Passing places by Philip Miller  (commissioned by Nicola for Abbeyview )
Hallucinogène by Françoise Hardy (music)  
John Cavanagh reads the story SOUL AND CELL by Philip Miller
Le Question by Françoise Hardy (music)
John Cavanagh reads from Alice Munro story Floating Bridge
John Cavanagh reads the Ken Nordine piece – with Jump Monk the music of Charles Mingus 
Standard Light is turn off
Main lights turn on
Discussion with the public about time & place & future with Nicola and Alan Grieve, an artist from Abbeyview.
Refreshments served.
8pm END

Image © Sophia Pankenier 

Momentum

A busy week just passed for Nicola with everything gearing up towards the events next week.

On Monday 26th November Nicola will be doing a talk and presentation entitled "Can art be evidence?" as part of “SHARING KNOWLEDGE & INVOLVING ALL”, KNOWFIFE 4th RESEARCH FAIR 2007 at the Police Headquarters, Glenrothes, KY6 2RJ

Then Thursday 29th November 2007 will be the first in the series of CLOCK PEOPLE – PUBLIC ART GATHERING.

Clock People, is the first of four Public Art Gatherings in Abbeyview hosted by Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, currently the artist in residence in the community. We hope all will enjoy this multi-media extravaganza to explore the 'art of time'.

The theme for first gathering will be 'THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME'. Nicola Atkinson Does Fly will show public artworks that she has created in places such as Cuba and Bosnia, while introducing possibilities for the future of public art in Abbeyview.

Co-hosting the evening with Nicola will be John Cavanagh, who for the last 15 years has worked for BBC Radio Scotland and the World Service/Radio International. He currently purveys twisted pop radio programmes to listeners in Latvia and New Zealand from a cellar in Pollokshields.

Nicola has worked with Nick Fells on a soundscape about time. Nick is a composer, performer and sound artist. He works in acousmatic, soundscape, instrumental and vocal composition, installation, and music for visual media and dance. Much of his music combines computer technology with live performance, extending and enhancing performance possibilities. He teaches composition & electroacoustic music at the University of Glasgow.

John Cavanagh will read stories especially written for this gathering by Phillip Miller.

You are invited to discuss your idea about time, with Nicola and Alan Grieve, an artist from Abbeyview. All Welcome.


The next Public Art Gathering, entitled ‘What is Beautiful’, is on 17th January 2008 at 7.30pm

You are also invited to this next Public Art Gathering ‘What is Beautiful’ in the New Year at the Abbeyview Community Centre. Nicola with co-host this event with Ben Spencer. To celebrate the life of Moira Shearer King who was famous for dancing in the film 'The Red Shoes' (1948) and was born in Dunfermline then attended Dunfermline High School, Nicola will perform with Aby Vulliamy, a Musician based in Glasgow. All welcome once more.

Image © Sophia Pankenier

Gold Oak Tree

Image © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

FUTURE AND BEYOND

The week beginning 5th November found Nicola having meetings not only involving the future up until March 2008 but also the future beyond March 2008. This is, therefor, a good time to give an overview of the art works that have taken place since June 2007 and those happening between now and the future.

Tweed Street (29th July - 30th Aug 2007)
The Tweed Street Tour focuses on D6/D5 bus route into Abbeyview from Dunfermline. As a starting point we asked the people who live on Tweed Street, this is one of the streets that line the route, to photograph the windows arrangements of the houses. The residents of Tweed Street were involved in the creation of the temporary artwork by Marisa Privitera. Nicola & Linsey Leitch installed the posters on streetlights all around Abbeyview advertising the Tweed Street Tour. Nicola, Marisa Privitera, Stuart Murdoch and Marisa's cousin, install the 40 images on the streetlights. The Abbeyview Council Local Service Centre's plasma screen also showed Tweed Street Tour images by Marisa Privitera to bring the project to the wider audience of the community who use the Centre.

Bird's Eye View ( Sept 2007 )
Pupils from Woodmill High School's higher music class worked on a new rendition of Stevie Jackson's song, "Bird's Eye View" into their music lessons in preparation for a live performance with Stevie. This version included a variety of different instruments to give the song a different feel than the original. These included some extra guitar parts, a bass guitar, violin, flute, percussion and a group of five singers instead of the original lone vocalist.

The Cabinet of Curiosities (ON TOUR)
8th Dec - 30th Jan: Fife Contemporary Art & Craft
6th - 30th Sept: Whitemill High School
25th - 30th August: 26 Bruce Street, Dunfermline

The Cabinet of Curiosities has been designed and built by carpenter Nick Millar, in collaboration with the SEE EYE team. Stevie Jackson, from Belle and Sebastian, gave a live performance of his two songs "Bird's Eye View" & "The Electric Box" that he composed for Abbeyview. Nicola Atkinson Does Fly was there to answer any questions.

Clock People (Public Art Gatherings)
All who will attend these events in Abbeyview Community Centre will experience various ideas on the notion and definition of public art, with a chance to freely discuss their opinions. Each of the evenings' discussions will be annotated and, as a conclusion to the exercise, form a report to determine the future of Public art in Abbeyview.

The Importance of Time. (Thurs 29th Nov @ 7pm ) Abbeyview Community Centre
Nicola Atkinson Does Fly shall co-host the first event with John Cavanagh. John has created music under the name Phosphene since 2000. For the last decade and a half he has work for BBC Radio Scotland, all the BBC networks from 1-5 and World Service/Radio International. He currently purveys twisted pop radio programmes to listeners in Latvia and New Zealand from a cellar in Pollokshields. Nicola will introduce her working practices and John will read stories by Phillip Miller, written especially for this event.

What is Beautiful? (Thurs 17th January 2008 @ 7.30pm) Abbeyview Community Centre
Nicola Atkinson Does Fly shall co-host with Ben Spencer. He is a freelance consultant advising on a wide range of organisations from the public and voluntary sectors on the development of art and architecture initiatives. Nicola will preform with Aby Vulliamy a Musician.

Flowers vs. Portraits. (Thurs 13th March 2008 @ 7pm) Abbeyview Community Centre
Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, Claire Barclay Artist & Clare Simpson, Senior Arts Development Officer for Culture and Sport, Glasgow.

R.A.D.A.R. Random And Dynamic Art Risks. This is a series of artworks with the brief of organically using the unforeseen happenings and inspiration while experiencing Abbeyview to create pieces of work. Luke Fowler has made a film & interviewed people in Abbeyview and Nicola Atkinson Does Fly & Sophia Pankenier has created hand-dawn images of K & K Factors from Her fascination of the shop on her time in Abbeyview. Claire Barclay Is inspired by the open air space of the place.

Quick Art (10th Oct 2007)
In collaboration with Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, Alan Grieve wrote his memories of the Abbeyview chip shop as a story on the pavement. Temporary public art is very effective in Abbeyview given that the immediate interaction of passers-by.

K & K Factors. (29th Nov 2007 – 17th Jan 2008)
The K&K Factors artwork developed out of Nicola Atkinson Does Fly and Sophia Pankenier shared fascination with the character, objects and stories crammed into the local Abbeyview hardware shop. Nicola engaged in discussion with the shop owners & people visiting it. The series of drawn products based on the pieces arranged for sale there. Sophia took the images away to document, explore, renew and subsequently install as another ´shop´ in New York. Nicola will installed her series of drawings in the hardware shop, selling them for the same price as the product. A limited edition of the book was created. This will be Launch in Abbeyview on Nov 29th 2007

(still to be named) (28th Feb 2008)
Luke Fowler has filmed the day & night activity in Abbeyview. Conversation with the residents has been part of his process. He will also spend time with the community wardens during their night walks. This will be shown in Abbeyview Community Centre.

(still to be named) 13th March 2008
Claire Barclay create temporary artworks in open-air locations in Abbeyview. The residents surrounding the open air locations will be directly involved in the inspiration and creation of the temporary artwork.

'Art as Evidence' Book (31st March 2008)
Art give voice to people. A selection of artists work who have worked in Abbeyview since January '07
Text by Chris Hladowski
Drawings by Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, Carol Lambie & Hanna Tuulikki.
Images from the artworks by Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, Claire Barclay, Luke Fowler, Sophia Pankenier & Marisa Privitera.

Image © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

USEFUL

I met with Nicola last week to discuss the SEE EYE Book that will be produced in February ‘08. The format of the last book was as documentation of the Art Event in March, and my contribution of drawings followed along those lines. For the next book however, Nicola would like it to have some stand alone quality, something happening between the pages that has been created for that purpose.

My projects ‘Bird’s Eye View’ and ‘Ghostlines’ were drawings of the present but with the knowledge that as I produced them they were already assigned to the past. This aspect of creating a drawing interests me, the artist may be representing the present as they experience it but that present tense may be in image of the past. The reality of the here and now is also altered by the purely subjective nature of the artist’s decision of what to put on the paper. Of course as soon as an image is drawn it becomes the past, as captured time. Therefor time is something that an artist can represent, manipulate and fabricate to their own end, working within layers of time and reality.

Nicola has asked me to once again produce drawings for the book but the challenge I have given myself is to draw Abbeyview but set the present tense out of kilter, bringing the extraordinary to the familiar or creating a blip in a well know image of the area. Where will this take me? To the past, to a parallel present or to the future? (The Lamb)

Image © Nicola Atkinson Does fly

PARK

Image © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

Clock People (Public Art Gathering)

Four Art Events from November 07 – March 08 for the people of Abbeyview.
People attending these events will experience various ideas on the notion and definition of public art, with a chance to freely discuss their opinions. Each of the evenings’ discussions will be annotated and, as a conclusion to the exercise, form a report to determine the future of Public art in Abbeyview.

The events promise to be an all round exciting experience, with a strong visual and audio backdrop to inspire and provoke opinion. All members of the community are welcome. All members of the community are welcome. Refreshments will be served. See the posters displayed around Abbeyview for info.

Thursday 29th November @ 7pm
Abbeyview Community Centre
THEME: The Importance of Time.

Nicola Atkinson Does Fly shall co-host the first event with John Cavanagh. John has created music under the name Phosphene since 2000. For the last decade and a half he has work for BBC Radio
Scotland, all the BBC networks from 1-5 and World Service/Radio International. He currently purveys twisted pop radio programmes to listeners in Latvia and New Zealand from a cellar in Pollokshields. Nicola will introduce her working practices and John will read stories by Phillip Miller, written especially for this event.

K & K FACTORS

QUICK ART

A R.A.D.A.R Moment

Last week I met with Alan Grieve to record him performing the stories he had written about time. After they were recorded we sensed that something was missing in the experience. We needed some space from the performance so it was off to the chip shop, because I just love the chips in Abbeyview, since we were hungry. We found ourselves sat at the top of the stairs that lead down to Tweed Street. It was a sunny day in October and Alan was telling me about his memories of the Abbeyview chip shop, since he is from the area. It was fresh, funny and spontaneous and after I had recorded it I suggested if Alan could write the story on the pavement, which he did with much passion. A couple walked by and the man said “What is this? I might get chalk on my feet and ruin my carpet.. and I could sue you! And who gave you permission to do that?" Then seconds later a man across the road, who was just about to wash his car, said “You are not going to leave that!" The fact that we were going to wait for the rain didn't appeal to him so he gave us a hose and Alan washed it off. That was the quickest piece of public art that Alan & I have created! Through talking a bit more to the man with the hose we found out that he was quite interested in art and asked him about showing public art, such as the chalked pavement, in Abbeyview. He recounted to us the habitual vandalism to his car, saying that any permanent piece would certainly receive the same attention. It would seem that temporary public art is very effective in Abbeyview given that the immediate interaction of passers-by and that the element of deterioration would be removed from the equation if one wished. This half hour piece of art is a true Random And Dynamic Art Risk, giving us the first successful R.A.D.A.R project. (The Fly)


K&K Factors Project update. Nicola has completed half of the drawings create in ink and Sophia has finished hers in America. Woodmill High School students dropped by the shop with Jackie Powton Art Teacher to purchase and draw an object from the shop, starting the next part of the project.


Curiosity Cabinet continues it tour arriving next at Fife Contemporary Art & Craft in the St Andrews Town Foyer, the Town Hall, Queen's Garden, St Andrews. It will be there from 8th December 2007- 30th January 2008.


The 'Artist in Abbeyview Steering Group' met to discuss the art projects. They had Ben Spencer, cultural broker and contributor to the SEE EYE March Event, as guest to guide them with future planning.

Nicola also gave presentation to Scottish Forum Against Poverty Meeting at the Dunfermline City Chambers on Friday, below.



Photogarphs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

AUTHOR ! AUTHOR !!

I was asked this week what my role is as Artist in Abbeyview – and what is my role with the the other artists involved? It got me thinking, where does the trail of an idea or artwork start from? Is the idea of ownership important?

After working as a curator & director at a gallery space in Glasgow called Bulkhead 1997– 2001 and receiving the NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) fellowship 2002 – 2005 I decided that I would work in collaboration with fellow artists. This moulded the way in which I set up my time in Abbeyview by inviting 8 people to think with me collectively, forming the SEE EYE artwork in March. In the remaining time until March ‘08 I have set up several artworks with 10 other artists, using ideas born of my observations of and access to Abbeyview, as well as my interests in general. I feel that to break down the idea ‘tree’ of each artwork would be a distraction from the outcome, but I think it might be of interest to discuss who is the author of an artwork.


The Tweed Street idea came to me while travelling from Dunfermline centre to Abbeyview on the bus, on which I have a view of people lives through their front windows. After meeting with Marisa Privitera I thought it would be good to have her energy focused on meeting people and have her photograph the people’s windows. It develop as she responded to Abbeyview by photographing the people on the street and buses. After her photographs were finished I started to wonder how best to show these works. I decided it would be good to show them like ‘Lost Cat Posters” on the Tweed Street. The context is very much part of this work.


This brings me to the development of the R.A.D.A.R. (Random And Dynamic Art Risks) artworks, to create unforeseen happenings. This was set up to challenge myself and the artists about place, public and collaboration.

Sophia Pankenier’s RADAR artwork ideas can be found in our past blogs. Last week Sophia completed her drawings in New York where she is living at the moment. I initially introduced Sophia to the local Abbeyview hardware shop K&K Factors and came up with setting up a hand-drawn shop in her New York apartment, far away from Abbeyview. It was only last week when I received her lovely drawings that I realised my fascination with K&K Factors shop in Abbeyview was not complete, thus the idea started to grow. I purchased 14 objects and decided to draw them and display the images in the shop. You will be able to see them from 19th November 2007. These will be for sale at the same price as the objects were purchased for. Both our drawings will be produced in a limited edition 32 page book, of only 100 printed. These will be available from 19th November 2007 in various locations around Abbeyview.



Students at Woodmill High School will create a follow up to the K&K Factors shop artwork, in response to this, also drawing objects from the shop and selling them for the same price. The artwork asks the question “What is the price of art?”.



These are only a few examples of my working practice. In these artworks we become jointly the author, my role as artist might be the starting point but in the end the outcome is most importantly a collective one. (The Fly)


Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

STEVIE JACKSON PLAYS WITH WOODMILL HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CLASS

26th of September saw pupils from Woodmill High School’s higher music class play a rendition of Stevie Jackson’s song, “Bird’s Eye View”. This version included a variety of different instruments to give the song a different feel than the original. These included some extra guitar parts, a bass guitar, violin, flute, percussion and a group of five singers instead of the original lone vocalist.

Firstly Stevie began with his version of “Bird’s Eye View” which was well received by everyone. Then the higher music class kicked off their version with a funky bass guitar riff, then guitars, violin, percussion and finally the singers joined in. Extra sections were added to the song, such as a bridge section in a minor key with interesting flute and violin melodies. Stevie seemed to be overwhelmed by the song, and was very grateful to have one of his songs covered for the first time.

He then performed his other song from his record, “The Electric Box”, which had a more up-tempo beat. He encouraged the musicians to play along with him and solo over the top of the song, turning the performance into one big jam session which everyone enjoyed.

The performance was recorded and will feature on Woodmill’s website for everyone to enjoy. It was a great afternoon and Stevie’s songs were well received by both the staff and the pupils.

Text by Glynn Forrest - the percussionist from Woodmill High School



7 inch record signed for the pupils by Stevie.



I was pleased that Stevie Jackson came into our school to sing 'Bird's Eye View' and 'The Electrick Box'. We all had a good time singing along to him. It was nice of him to sign our 7" vinyls and books. I felt for him when he messed up his lines, but realised even popstars and idols can have nerves. I love Stevie. We even had an encore, bet you wish you were at Woodmill.

Mark Queen

I enjoyed watching, listening and singing with Stevie Jackson in the crush hall. He was rather nervous and this shows that despite him playing in front of millions, he can still be nervous. Stevie also enjoyed this as he was able to join in with the school's version of his songs.

Kieran Startup



Nicola Atkinson Does Fly filming the event

Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

CLOCK PEOPLE ARE COMING

Drawing © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

on reflection

On reflection - there are times when standing back and assessing where you are at is essential. In Abbeyview the activity of planning has drawn to a close – artists have been introduced to the place, projects are standing themselves and the activity of making is gathering speed around me. Meanwhile the wonderfully successful SEE EYE Event in March 2007 has been documented and embellished by the Book and the Curiosity Cabinet. What is left for me to do is to collaborate and create. Giving the Abbeyview community a year that was a bit out of the ordinary. (The Fly)





This week Nicola gave a presentation at the ROA Programme Board Meeting about the work she is doing in Abbeyview. It was very interesting to meet the board and an outcome of the meeting was an invite to give a couple of talks, one being a Keynote Speaker at the 4th KnowFife Research Fair ‘Sharing Knowledge & Involving All ‘ on Nov 26th @ 4.00pm at the Police Headquarters, Glenrothes.

“Art as Evidence?” is the title of the talk and will discuss how art can give a voice to people who might not be engaged in surveys or more conventional research methods, to explore and express their experience, views or aspirations, and to convey the subtleties of expression that can otherwise be missed by counting stats or surveying opinion?

She will present the art work in Abbeyview and other art works in places such as New York, Los Angeles, Karachi, Dublin, Havana, Bosnia & Herzegovina and across the UK to demonstrate this. This will encourage people to think about the notion of evidence and what we use to create the knowledge and understanding of Fife, which we then apply to delivering people's public and voluntary services.


It’s all going on at Woodmill High

Everyone is looking forward to hearing the pupils play Stevie Jackson’s Songs on Wednesday 26th September in Woodmill High School when pupils will play alongside him.

The Curiosity Cabinet continues to engage and inspire as it stands in all its splendour in the reception of the High School. Here are some of the comments so far:

I think that the curiosity cabinet is an extravagant & beautiful piece of art put together by the genius that is Nick Millar. But… Hmmm how did they get that lamp there? (Leroy Moffat)

My experience with the curiosity cabinet has been both interesting and entertaining. I particularly enjoyed the look of the younger pupils faces when first encountering the artwork. It surprised me how many of the pupils showed a genuine interest and how many wanted to help. I have enjoyed being part of the Curiosity Cabinet and would love to find out more. (Ashleigh Mc Gregor)


I quite liked looking after the curiosity cabinet. Pupils and teachers alike were very curious as to what this piece of art was and where it came from. Many people enjoyed the music and some even danced to it. We took some pupils and teachers around it and told them different information to do with certain parts. We liked looking at the artists book particularly Post Secret which we browsed most days. The group would like to thank Nicola Atkinson Does Fly, Jackie Powton and Stevie Jackson for this opportunity. (Kieran Startup)


I enjoyed taking care and showing people about the Curiosity Cabinet. The pupils and teachers asked lots of questions and wondered what the piece was. The pupils really enjoyed listening to Stevie Jacksons record, played in the cabinet in the hall. I liked handing out the dilemmas to the staff and pupils and some of them were quite confused by their choice. I’d like to thank Nicola Atkinson Does Fly and Jackie Powton for the opportunity. (Mark Queen)


Looking after the curiosity cabinet was interesting because I learned that not all art is done with paint and pencil and that peoples perception about art varies from person to person. (Gavin Cockerell)




The Curiosity Cabinet is off on its travels and has already touched those who have experienced it, as we see from the great comments above. Much like Nicola, as she reflects this week on her role and home in Abbeyview, who is here this year to open up art and its possibilities to those who encounter her. It reminds me of a programme when I was a kid called “The Littlest Hobo” about a dog who roamed, stayed for a while, became loved by those who encountered him and helped them through the situation he found them in. The theme tune, drawn from dusty memories, sums it up. (The Lamb)

There’s a voice, keeps on callin’ me
Down the road, that’s where I’ll always be

Every stop I make, I make a new friend
Just carry on, then turn around and I’m gone again

Maybe tomorrow I’ll wanna settle down
Until tomorrow I’ll just keep movin on

So if you wanna join me for a while
Just grab your hat, I travel light
That’s hobo style

Maybe tomorrow I’ll wanna settle down
Until tomorrow I’ll just keep movin on.


Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

CABINET ARRIVES AT WOODMILL HIGH SCHOOL

Curiosity Cabinet

The Curiosity Cabinet is now off on its travels after the debut in Bruce Street, Dunfermline. It is standing proudly in the reception of Woodmill High School, Abbeyview, and will be there until the end of September. We hope that the cabinet will be a talking point amongst the students and highlight to them the diverse forms that art can take. The public can of course view the piece there by reporting to reception before hand. Here is Nick Millar, the cabinet's creator, installing and posing!






Catch the Performance

Talking of Woodmill High, there is an exciting event happening next week. Students in the music department have been learning the two songs written by Stevie Jackson for the SEE EYE March Event, “Bird’s Eye View” and “Electric Box”. At 1pm on Wednesday 26th September everyone should be word and note perfect to perform at the school with Stevie himself. It’s not everyday that you get a real live popstar playing amongst you in your school, it’ll be a day they won’t forget!


SEE EYE Book

The book produced to mark the SEE EYE March Event is now available to buy over in the west of the country, spreading the Abbeyview vibe to a new audience. Check out ‘Hitherto’, within Tinderbox coffee shop on Ingram Street in Glasgow, to bag a copy.


ROA Board Meeting

Nicola will be hosting the ROA board meeting in the Eco House on Thursday. Feedback will be posted next week.


Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

FUTURE - BRUCE - LUKE - CLAIRE

Saturday 25th August saw the opening of the Curiosity Cabinet with Stevie playing his songs. It was a well attended and intimate affair.




26 Bruce Street opened its doors to the public Tuesday to Thursday to view the Curiosity Cabinet and meet Nicola. Alan Grieve & Ross Riddock spent time in the shop on Thursday afternoon to discuss the Abbeyview artists interventions. After its time in Dunfermline city centre, the Cabinet will be on display at Woodmill High School, Abbeyview from 10th September.


RADAR PROJECT UPDATE


Luke Fowler filmed in Abbeyview to start his RADAR artwork on Monday also. It was a beautiful sunny day with residents out attending to their hedges & gardens, on the street selling cars and generally taking their time getting from A to B. Nicola accompanied Luke, taking pictures as he filmed and he returned on Wednesday to continue his work.














The artist Claire Barclay visited Dunfermline for the first time this week to start her RADAR artwork.




The plasma screen in The Abbeyview Council Local Service Centre will be showing the drawings made by Nicola, Carol Lambie and Hanna Tuulikki from the SEE EYE BOOK starting on Monday 3rd September.



Nicola Atkinson Does Fly in Abbeyveiw Clover

Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly & Alan Dimmick

LAUNCH : - SEE EYE BOOK, RECORD & THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

You are invited to the unveiling 26 Bruce Street Dunfermline on Saturday August 25th 3pm - Stevie Jackson, from Belle and Sebastian, will be performing live his two songs “Bird’s Eye View” & “The Electric Box” that he composed for Abbeyview. The shop will be open to the public the following week for three days on 28th/29th/30th August from 11 – 4pm. Nicola Atkinson Does Fly will be there to answer any questions.



The Cabinet of Curiosities has been designed and built by carpenter Nick Millar - in collaboration with the SEE EYE team

SEE EYE BOOK & RECORD
Published by NADFLY, 2007
Text by Chris Hladowski, Carol Lambie & Ben Spencer
Illustrations by Nicola Atkinson Does Fly Carol Lambie, Hanna Tuulikki, Stevie Jackson & Chris Hladowski
Designed by Nicola Atkinson Does Fly
Printed in an edition of 1000 by City Print Services, Glasgow, with a limited run of 500 copies of Stevie Jackson’s 7 inch record.


Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly

PRESENTING

Abbeyview Artist Nicola Atkinson Does Fly presenting her drawing of the Curiosity Cabinet to Sarah Ewing (Scottish Bowling Champion) at the Abbeyview Bowling Club

Photograph by linsey Leitch

Having FUN at the Abbeyview Festival

Photographs © Nicola Atkinson Does Fly