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Motion · S6M-01760 · 23 Oct 2021

Orkney Artist Wins Prestigious Award for Tapestry

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Louise Martin on being awarded the Cordis Prize for Tapestry; notes that the award is considered to be the biggest prize for tapestry in the world and was established in 2015 by Miranda Harvey and Ian Rankin, founders of the Cordis Trust, to celebrate Edinburgh as a centre of excellence for tapestry weaving; understands that Louise, originally from the Isle of Man, but now living in Westray, Orkney, was chosen from a shortlist of 19 artists on the basis of her work called Lifetime which references “a daily life lived” and is made in silk, linen, cotton and paper warp and weft; further understands that the artwork will be on show alongside the full shortlisted works as part of 2021's Cordis Prize Exhibition at Inverleith House Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, from 23 October to 12 December 2021, and wishes everyone connected with the Cordis Prize all the very best for the future.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.