Record of Rain - Hand Paper-making Exhibition
This exhibition at Leith Makers is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar.
About Record of Rain - Hand Paper-making Exhibition
‘Record of Rain’ is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar. Funded by the British Council’s ‘Connection Through Culture’ grants programme, this series of letterpress prints on handmade paper explores the changing rain patterns of Myanmar. Drawing inspiration from historical poems and traditional weather lore, it aims to illustrate these changing patterns and foster dialogue on the impacts of climate change while acknowledging our connectedness within the Earth’s hydrological system.
As a hand paper maker, Lauren is directly connected to the raw materials and views her work as a collaboration with the living world. The paper she has made for this project includes locally sourced reclaimed rags, while the sheets were formed using a rainwater vat. Using a 19th-century, treadle-operated printing press, the pressure of the plate combined with the pillowy handmade paper leaves a tactile ‘fossil-like’ impression.
In a recent blog post, Lauren shares her thoughts on being connected by rain: “This system is an endless cycle, meaning that the same water falls as rain over and over again…As so-called ‘developed countries’, responsible for a significant portion of carbon emissions, are we prepared to take responsibility for climate refugees? While we build walls and enforce borders, the water on this planet will fall as rain wherever it chooses. One planet, one hydrological system. We share it all.”
The exhibition is open from the 4th to the 22nd June, Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm, at Leith Makers Gallery, 105 Leith Walk, EH6 8NP. There will be a preview event on Friday, the 6th June which includes a raffle with proceeds donated to Myanmar earthquake relief.
A limited edition of prints will be available for sale, with 50% of profits also donated to Myanmar earthquake relief.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Leith Makers
Pick a Flower
In this colourful class, at Leith Makers on 31st July, we’ll create bold, expressive floral artwork using mixed media on A3 toned paper.
READ MORE
Colour your World
dive into the world of acrylic painting using a limited colour palette to create harmony, contrast, and impact in your work at Leith Makers on 7th August!
READ MORE
Art of the Fold
In this hands-on class at Leith Makers on 14th August, you'll be shown how to create your very own concertina sketchbook from scratch.
READ MORE
Time to Shine
Capturing light and reflection in pencil. In this class, be guided through techniques using a variety of graded pencils to help you work confidently with line and tone.
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MORE
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
READ MORE
Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir
Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.
READ MORE
Exhibitions Preview: Robert Powell: Hall of Hours and Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Edinburgh Printmakers warmly invites you to the launch of the upcoming exhibitions Robert Powell: Hall of Hours and Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani on Thursday 31 July!
READ MORE
Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani
Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
READ MORE
Robert Powell: Hall of Hours
Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
READ MORE
We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear
This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
READ MORE
Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
READ MORE
Blythe Scott: Joy
Morningside Gallery is delighted to be showing a new exhibition of work from Blythe Scott, a Scottish contemporary artist with a large following both at home and around the world!
READ MOREFind other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links