In January 1886 Miss Mouat, aged 61, was the only passenger on the coastal cutter Columbine which left Grutness, bound for Lerwick. Read more …
She had with her a large bundle of knitting to sell. Shortly after setting sail the captain and two crew were lost overboard, leaving the Columbine crewless and drifting. Lifeboats were launched but Miss Mouat was presumed lost at sea. On the eighth day the Columbine grounded on Lepsoy in Norway; to everyone’s amazement Miss Mouat had survived. She returned to Shetland to live in her croft for another 30 years, a folk hero celebrated in her local community.
Vision Mechanics has produced a minutely detailed and emotive piece from their delightful paper boat flyer to the fascinating manifestation of dedicated research. This is a beach trip like no other.
No-one who experiences it will forget this beautiful installation show.
Theatre Preview: Drift
Interview: Vision Mechanics
On Tour, from Friday June 26, 2015, until Sunday August 9, 2015. Check website for locations, dates and times.. Tickets: Entry by donation: £10 suggested..
RSS feed of Exhibition reviews