Loan Toolkit
SPG Loan is an online catalogue of sculptures available for placement in shared and communal spaces. The artworks were originally created for exhibitions and events and are now waiting in storage for a second life. Since 2018, Sculpture Placement Group has facilitated around 70 placements in schools, businesses, community groups, and universities.
The Loan Toolkit below provides artists and organisations with everything they need to plan and arrange a placement. All resources are free to download and use. Please get in touch if you have a query about the project.
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Radiotrophic
Aimee Lax, 2018
Description
In 2017 Aimee Lax took part in a residency at Cove Park, Scotland, overlooking Loch Long. She was immediately struck by the soil, peaty rich-brown and shimmering with metallic-looking healthy bacteria. The fungus and lichen bright green and orange, as a result of the clean air. But lurking around the...
Pass
Alex Allan, 2020
Description
Sculpture created in preparation for a larger, permanent public work in Danderhall, Midlothian. This work was used to explore mix ratios, pigmentation and aperture with regards to the final work. This work could be placed indoors or set into a suitable place outdoors for public interaction.
The Hunted
Lesley Logue , 2012
Description
The Hunted – One of two large bear sculptures originally installed in the gardens of Traquair House in 2012 for the exhibition Reflective Histories. They are made from resin and stone mix and are secured to a steel plate and concrete base. One of the sculptures has been stored indoors,...
Nice Capture (camera 1)
Kate V Robertson, 2022
Description
Cast aluminium assemblage sculpture resembling a camera, mounted on polystyrene and cardboard with CD/DVD mosaic.
Wireframe
David Lemm, 2023
Freestanding Wall hung/Wall based
Description
This work is informed by walks exploring the coastline at Findhorn beach, considering designed and organic structures encountered in the landscape. Originally produced for exhibition at Moray Art Centre, and subsequently exhibited in Edinburgh and Galashiels.