Really pleased to be part of the ‘Re-connections’ exhibition of artists’ books at the Upright Gallery in Edinburgh, which opens today. The two books I made during the first lockdown will be on display until 19 December, alongside a wonderful array of bookish loveliness from around 30 artists. More photos and films of individual books can be seen at @uprightgallery on Instagram.

Here’s the official description of the exhibition…

‘During the lockdown we were all forced to reconsider how we could best keep connected with people and life in general. Artists were not exempt from this challenge. Many had to rethink how they physically carried out their work, what their artworks meant and how they connect with their audience in an unprecedented time. This exhibition will show artist books on the theme of connections - past, present and future.’

Many thanks to Susie Wilson, and Ian Farmer from the Upright Gallery for curating the exhibition – I wish I could visit in person, but hopefully you can go along if you’re north of the border.

STOP PRESS: I was very excited to learn that my two books in this exhibition have been bought by the National Galleries of Scotland for their Artists’ Book Collection. An upbeat note on which to end a topsy turvy year!