From Sarah Gittins :
The above exhibition will run from 10th to the 17th July, open daily from 10am to 4pm.
I will be giving a talk at 2pm on the 17th July in the Botanics which will be followed by a rice picnic (cooked by Spice Restaurant in Dundee) please come along for a very nourishing experience!
With all very best wishes,
Sarah has been D-AiR's artist in residence at the Dundee Botanic Garden
During this time she has been researching and making images that respond to the story of rice. This research has made particular reference to the challenges of food security, issues of traditional and industrial cultivation, and the work of small farming communities to maintain food sovereignty.
The Same Green will include a rice picnic and artist's talk on Sunday 17th July. The talk will highlight some of the issues explored during this residency. It will include an online interview with Vandana Shiva, environmental campaigner and scientist, whose work to conserve the rich diversity of indigenous rice varieties in India
What: Exhibition of silkscreen prints and related research material with an artists talk and rice picnic.
Where: Dundee Botanic Garden , Riverside Drive, DD2 1QH
When: 10th-17th July 10am-4pm + Artists Talk and Rice Picnic 17th July 2-4pm