Coastal Residues: Open call for participants

Want to explore Kirkcaldy’s coastline differently? Local artist Scott Hunter is looking for people to take part in a free creative project exploring how industrial (for example, coal-mining, linoleum and textiles) and domestic waste continue to shape Kirkcaldy’s coastline.

If you have an interest in how our industrial histories and climate change continue to shape our coastlines or are interested in trying something creative then this project is for you. No artistic or scientific experience needed – just a willingness to get hands on through a series of relaxed workshops and a community sharing event.

Sign up to take part before Wednesday 6th May.

Details of events

• Saturday 9th May, 1pm – 4pm Coastal Walk – notice changes caused by erosion, observe waste traces and collect small samples
• Tuesday 12th May, 9am – 12pm Imaging Residues – using simple scientific techniques such as microscopy and soil chromatography and conducting creative experiments using natural materials
• Saturday 16th May, 9am – 12pm Data → Image – translating environmental data into visual forms using photography
• Tuesday 26th May, 9am – 12pm Kirkcaldy Collective Archive: Help make a shared artwork about local environmental change
• Friday 29th May, 12pm – 4pm Community sharing: Help Scott share the Kirkcaldy Collective Archive and wider project at the Waste Futures Labs weekender in Kirkcaldy Galleries.

Ideally, you should be able to attend all events. However, there is some flexibility for those who can attend most. All activities are guided however outdoor activities will be taking place on uneven ground and beaches. As such, these activities will not be fully accessible.

About this project

Scott Hunter is an environmental artist based in Kinghorn. His works explores how industrial waste continues to circulate through coastal environments using experimental processes.

Waste Futures Labs is part of the Resilience of Anthropocene Coasts and Communities (RACC) research project.

Image of Seafield Beach is by Bill Kasman and used under Creative Commons.