An exhibition of poetry and images, led by artist and photographer Oscar Van Heek
Authors including Kathleen Jamie, Jen Hadfield, Anthony Vahni Capildeo, Cal Flyn, John Glenday, Malachy Tallack, Amanda Thomson, Elspeth Wilson, Ceitidh Campbell and Marjorie Lotfi have responded to the incredible waterfalls of Scotland with a selection of specially commissioned poems and essays.
Each piece of writing accompanies one of Oscar Van Heek’s stunning black and white photographs.
The space the magnitude of mountains and waterfalls. I live in the eye, and my imagination, surpassed, is at rest. I shall learn poetry here
John Keats, on a walking tour of Scotland
The photographs and poems will be on display at the Scottish Poetry Library throughout July and August. Prints and postcards of all the works are available to purchase – information on prices and purchasing can be found here.
You can listen to recordings of some of the written works commissioned for the project on the Scottish Poetry Library Soundcloud.
You can find out more about the project on Oscar Van Heek’s website (external link).
