Research Project

Carron Ironworks Collection

This was a VACMA funded project to research some of the enamel samples and signs produced by the Carron Ironworks during the 19th Century currently archived in the Falkirk Collection. I made 5 enamel works inspired by studying these pieces. They were brought from the storage unit to the reading room at Callendar House where I was able to handle and look at the actual objects. The 3 dimensionality of them was one of the first things that struck me. They are enamelled on cast iron with very thick enamel. I began experimenting with sheet metal folding to build more sculptural objects out of the sheet steel before enamelling it.

Details of the pieces are below. The pieces themselves will be exhibited alongside other works of mine in a solo show at the

Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock

“Accidental Transport”

from 25th May to 22nd June 2024