FISHING: Meet the Artist - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
A chance to hear from artist Stephanïe Vandëm, whose exhibition FISHING is showing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre as part of Tradfest!
About FISHING: Meet the Artist - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
A chance to hear from artist Stephanïe Vandëm, whose exhibition FISHING imaginatively combines oil painting and mixed media materials salvaged from the shoreline to creatively evoke the linkages between the communities of the North East of Scotland and their fishing heritage.
Drop in for a chat and immerse yourself in the exhibition.
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