Site Gallery - Cultural Studies
Mavisbank House / Symmetry and Order - Eilidh McGuigan
The following artworks convey the regression of Mavisbank House. The Palladian villa was the first of its kind to be built in Scotland during the period of enlightenment, where it experienced an entourage of regimes. Originally built in 1727 by architect William Adam in collaboration with his client with intentions of being a stately family home, the building was erected with strict form and order which showed its stance in the local hierarchy. With being a sign of wealth and importance within the area, the building received high levels of care with a flock of maids and groundskeepers to maintain the property. Through time, and many pairs of hands, the building was eventually left in a state of hibernation after the property owner passed away. Eventually gutted by fire, the building was robbed of its elegance and hope of rejuvenation. The building then left in turmoil gradually disintegrated, finding purpose as a car park and scrap heap in the early 70s.
Within this project, I wanted to reveal how although the building may not stand with its intended character, I think the building is far more interesting now nature and time have allowed it age and develop its own charm.
I have compared the buildings in their two main phases of life through photo collage. In the first I show the building as if it had aged through time, maintaining the characteristics of the Palladian style with strong symmetry and organised features.
In the second I have shown how the building has truly deteriorated, veering away from its original style and descending into a state of chaos.
Personally I much prefer the style of the more chaotic artwork as I feel as though it represents the bitty and unpredictable life that the building has endured.
Cultural Studies 3A - The Glaswegian Tower Block over Time - Zoe Bennett
Mavisbank House / A Descent into Chaos - Eilidh McGuigan
The following artworks convey the regression of Mavisbank House. The Palladian villa was the first of its kind to be built in Scotland during the period of enlightenment, where it experienced an entourage of regimes. Originally built in 1727 by architect William Adam in collaboration with his client with intentions of being a stately family home, the building was erected with strict form and order which showed its stance in the local hierarchy. With being a sign of wealth and importance within the area, the building received high levels of care with a flock of maids and groundskeepers to maintain the property. Through time, and many pairs of hands, the building was eventually left in a state of hibernation after the property owner passed away. Eventually gutted by fire, the building was robbed of its elegance and hope of rejuvenation. The building then left in turmoil gradually disintegrated, finding purpose as a car park and scrap heap in the early 70s.
Within this project, I wanted to reveal how although the building may not stand with its intended character, I think the building is far more interesting now nature and time have allowed it age and develop its own charm.
I have compared the buildings in their two main phases of life through photo collage. In the first I show the building as if it had aged through time, maintaining the characteristics of the Palladian style with strong symmetry and organised features.
In the second I have shown how the building has truly deteriorated, veering away from its original style and descending into a state of chaos.
Personally I much prefer the style of the more chaotic artwork as I feel as though it represents the bitty and unpredictable life that the building has endured.
Borthwick Castle Artwork - Lewis McLynn
Comparative artwork produced for Cultural Studies.
St. Brides Church Artwork - Lewis McLynn
Comparative artwork produced for Cultural Studies.
