JUPITER ARTLAND Since opening in 80 acres of woodland on the outskirts of Edinburgh in May 2009, Jupiter Artland has quickly established itself as an exciting new addition to the UK art scene, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of Britain’s pre-eminent collections of contemporary sculpture in a constantly-evolving environment. Works on permanent display include iconic pieces by leading international sculptors including Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, displayed alongside site specific commissions by artists including Ian Hamilton Finlay, Andy Goldsworthy, Charles Jencks and Marc Quinn.
Open from May until late August, Jupiter Artland welcomed almost 10,000 visitors in its first year and received the prestigious 2009 Glenfiddich ‘Spirit of Scotland’ Art Award, which rewards those who inspire Scotland through their contributions to cultural life.
NEW SCULPTURE COMMISSIONS DETAILS ANNOUNCED
Jupiter Artland is delighted to announce further details of the five major site specific commissions for 2010. New works by Turner Prize short-listed artists Nathan Coley, Cornelia Parker and Jim Lambie (two works) and young British sculptor Peter Liversidge will be unveiled to the public on 14 May. The site for each new work has been chosen by the artist and reflects Jupiter Artland’s commitment to commissioning new work by leading international artists.
Nathan Coley’s powerful new work In Memory takes the form of a small family graveyard, the kind found in the grounds of a country house or estate; a simple enclosure creating a space and place apart from its surroundings. Just as previous works have looked at how buildings are the articulation of beliefs - specifically places of worship - In Memory asks us to think about how we mark lives that are past.
Jupiter Artland’s 2009 artist-in-residence Cornelia Parker has created a 9m steel sculpture of a gun, modelled on Jupiter Artland owner Robert Wilson’s 19th Century shotgun and taking its inspiration from the gun in Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews, c.1750. The work will lean vertically against a beech tree in the Gala Woods.
Jim Lambie will present temporary installation, ZOBOP (Fluorescent), part of his ongoing series of psychedelic floor pieces. Following the existing architecture of the Gallery, Lambie will apply lines of multi-coloured vinyl tape to the floor, beginning at the outer perimeter. Using alternating colours he will work his way into the centre of the room, completely transforming the character and mood of the space.
Lambie will also unveil a permanent installation: A Forest. Named after the 1980 hit by The Cure, this will be a rare outdoor sculpture for Lambie and will be sited on the exterior of the Steading.
In November 2009 Peter Liversidge and the Jupiter team planted six and a half thousand Queen of the Night tulips. The result of this fragile, experimental work will be seen by visitors in late spring on their approach to the park; the winter silhouette of the grand oak cast across the edge of the lawn.
Visitor Information Open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm from 14 May – 12 September 2010 For directions and parking please visit www.jupiterartland.org
Tickets are priced £7 (concessions available) and are available to pre-book from www.jupiterartland.org Jupiter Artland is a registered charity. The Foundation is committed to nurturing the work of outstanding contemporary artists, offering an annual residency and continuing to commission new site specific works.
