From 14-17 August I was invited by Sannox Christian Centre to show some of my glass works in their beautifully restored chapel on the isle of Arran. I loaded the car and we got the Caledonian Isles ferry across from Ardrossan to Brodick. We were accompanied by dolphins and various sea birds on the hour…
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Seven Days of Creation
I recently took part in Arran Open Studios and designed an interactive art trail on the theme of Creation. The idea was to bring the familiar Bible verses from Genesis to new life for people here and now. The context was Sannox Christian Centre and all ages of folk were invited to be a part…
Tarnished Crown
Tarnished Crown, 2026 – ceramic sculpture by Andy Brooke Dictionary definitions of Crown: a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels (= precious stones), and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies an artificial piece used to cover a damaged tooth the top part of a head, hat, or…
What is Infinity?
I recently had two very different but connected experiences. The first was encountering ancient rocks in the geology exhibit at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The second was watching a film about concrete at The Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries. In Italy, the land of Carrara marble and Michealangelo, there is a rock…
Lent Cross – through glass shapes, darkly
My latest glass commission is to create two crosses for the Lent/Easter festivals at St John’s Scottish Episcopal church in Dumfries, SW Scotland. One for the period leading up to Passion Week, culminating in Good Friday, and a second one to celebrate the Resurrection of Easter Day. The Lent Cross – to hang in the…
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