Join Berwick Bridge 400 Artist in Residence Annie Lord for an artist’s talk. Hear about her archive research, and learn about how she has created her own artist’s materials from sandstone, shells and charcoal.
Connecting Threads Berwick Bridge 400 Artist in Residence Annie Lord will share the outcomes of her 8-week residency researching the history and stories of Berwick Bridge, the workers who constructed it and the materials used to make and repair it.
As part of her research, Annie has spent time exploring the original account books which recorded the names, wages and job titles of everyone involved in the construction of Berwick Bridge. Dating back to 1611, these beautifully scribed books tell a fascinating story, revealing both the material history of the bridge, and the labour involved in its creation.
Throughout her residency, Annie has developed handmade paint, made from the same
sandstone used to repair the bridge. Inspired by the workers who initially constructed the bridge, Annie has invited local people to contribute an artwork in their honour, using this paint. The sandstone creates a warm-toned, reddish-brown colour, and provides an exciting, at times unpredictable material to work with. These artworks, as well as Annie’s own work, will be on display as part of the exhibition.
This event is by Destination Tweed’s Connecting Threads Project, part of The Southern
Uplands Partnership, supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund.