Life in the trenches at the Ness of Brodgar archaeological dig is initially confusing but ultimately rewarding. I have been working there as an artist in residence for almost a month now, and at first I found it hard to see form in the seemingly arbitrary groups of Neolithic stones. Yet, before my very eyes, pathways, walls and structures have slowly begun to take shape.
Mapmaker
Here, I view my photographic task as that of a mapmaker defining boundaries, spotting relationships and providing an echo of a time thousands of years ago where people of purpose and ingenuity constructed a world of both eloquence and beauty.
Photos 1,2 & 4 were taken in Trench P. The third photo is of Trench J.
Further information is available at the Ness of Brodgar’s website and blog: http://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk
