Scottish Poetry Library
Orchard
2 August – 29 September 2012
The poetic names of older varieties of apple trees, many of which are now endangered - such as Embroidered Apple, Hoary Morning and Swan’s Egg - are the basis for a new set of collaborative works by the poet Gerry Loose and the artist Donald Urquhart.
Starting with a selection of Victorian engravings, Loose has added a text inspired by old descriptions of apples grown in Scotland. Each annotated engraving is set alongside a block of colour by Urquhart, drawn from a spectrum of the tones of fully ripe fruit.
In its quiet, subtle combination of image, text and colour, Orchard is simultaneously a lament for the loss of varieties and a celebration of that rich variety.
5 Crichton's Close, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
0131 557 2876
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
Mon—Wed & Fri, 10—5pm
Thurs, 10—7pm
Sat, 10—4pm
Closed 3, 10, 17 & 24 September
Admission is free