Storytelling project based on northern folklore saw artists from Scotland and Europe showcasing their work in Inverness
Northword involved over 30 creatives from the Highlands and Islands as well as Northern Ireland, Finland, Sweden and Russia.
Its culminating event was held at Wasps Inverness Creative Academy, with a series of workshops during the day and an exhibition in the evening.
Artists were able to showcase their work which varied from sculpture to drawing, to textile pieces and printing, as well as experimental music and interactive projects.
Dr Katie Murray, project officer at UHI West Highland – one of the partners in the initiative – said: “It’s amazing to finally be able to come together and have the artists showcase their work. After two years of lockdown we didn’t think we’d be able to achieve this.
“The event is a celebration of the artists’ work and the project, and we are incredibly glad to be here.
“Being able to involve artists from as far afield as Northern Ireland, Finland and Sweden was a great experience. It’s been fantastic to bring it all together and to show it in such a great venue.
“It really highlights the diversity and vibrancy of the creative industries in various places.
“Our hope is that the individual pieces will all continue to be used to tell the stories they’ve been inspired by, perhaps by being displayed in a heritage or community centre, or museum.”
Started in 2020 by Robert Gordon University, the journey of Northword and the artists who took part will be translated into a documentary soon to be released.
A new website expected to be launched in the coming months will be a living platform for people to access the stories.
More information can be found on their social media site @northwordstorytagging
