Untitled (2022)
A ten minute film based on footage found in Kurt Schwitters’ former lodgings in Ambleside. Premiered at the reunion of the Schwitters’ Army at MERZ, Sanquhar on 10th September 2022.
Nicholas Milkovich : The Next Virus
Working with Cabell Glancy’s sounds Nicholas Milkovich explores how synthetic materials can correspond to the ‘man made – or induced – viruses that the world has recently become inflicted with.
Olivia Irvine & Isabelle Bonzom : Fresco at MERZ
Olivia Irvine and Isabelle Bonzom outline the processes and techniques involved in the recent fresco painted at MERZ by Olivia under Isabelle’s guidance.
Glòria Coll Domingo : Poet in Residence
Glòria Coll Domingo is a Catalan poet and musician in residence at MERZ. Her work as a poet has been awarded several prizes: Amadeu Oller for unpublished young poets, Miquel Martí i Pol from University UPC and recently this year the prestigious Jocs Florals, a contest with centuries of history. Glòria has published, so far,... Read More
Jennifer Printz : Artist in Residence
Jennifer Printz has been in residency at MERZ since mid-June arriving from Miami, Florida, USA with funding from Florida International University where she is an assistant professor of studio art. Bringing photographic imagery printed onto Washi, thin Japanese paper, Jennifer worked on a series of mixed-media drawings carefully laying down graphite and coloured pencil to create... Read More
Daniel Printz : Writer in Residence
Daniel Printz has been finishing his latest novel, “Nuances of Death in Real-Time” while in residence at MERZ throughout late June and July. The book focuses on the very bold but often contemplated subject of death. In this video, Daniel discusses the book’s three merging storylines that approach the theme of mortality from various viewpoints... Read More
Lisa Hall : Sound Artist Residency
Lisa Hall arrived at MERZ for her two week residency with a heavy wheeled suitcase and a smallish rucksac: the suitcase carried a panoply of sound recording, manipulation and playing equipment. In this clip Lisa outlines some of the research as well as practical projects she’s been working on at ZIPStudio and Tadpole on the... Read More
Olivia Irvine : Work starts on the fresco at MERZ
Olivia Irvine has begun work on her fresco at MERZ. Working with her mentor Isabelle, Zoomed in from France, Olivia started preparing the rough-cast coats of plaster. This work ahead of a week’s residency with Isabelle in July. This short clip outlines the process involved.
Anna Seisian : Clothing Designer
Arriving recently from Ukraine, Anna Seisian is a clothing designer and maker living for the meantime at MERZ. Anna designs and makes clothes and will be setting up her business in Sanquhar with the help of local trades and support of A’ the Airts community arts centre. Anna is looking for outlets for her clothing... Read More
WORLD COLLAGE DAY 2022 : MERZ
World Collage Day at MERZ offered the opportunity for curator Denise Zygadlo to bring to Scotland an exhibition from Ireland. Empty Columns: a place to dream was conceived by Ric Kasini Kadour for a festival in the mid Ireland town of Birr. With the local community arts centre in Sanquhar MERZ provided an outlet for... Read More
Olga Lapteva : Artist in Residence
Recently arrived from Ukraine, Olga Lapteva has been working in ZIPStudio on a painting of the St Brides Parish Church in Sanquhar.
Photography in Place Residency at MERZ
CALL TO ARTISTS Photography in Place Residency A week-long, in-person residency at MERZ Gallery in Sanquhar, Scotland designed for artists working with photography who seek to engage with place in their practice. Using the rural community of Sanquhar, Scotland as a laboratory, artists will spend a week making artwork; learning about the place, its people,... Read More
Collage Artist Residency Scotland
CALL TO ARTISTS Collage Artist Residency: Scotland At MERZ Gallery in Sanquhar, Scotland. Designed by Kolaj Institute for collage artists, professional development sessions focus on artist practice: topics include Collage as Artist Practice; Sourcing Materials, Copyright, Appropriation; Developing Materials; Collage in Presentation. During the residency, artists will make an artwork that will be exhibited at... Read More
Kym Coratin : Artist in Residence
Kym Coratin is a student at the Open College for the Arts and was in residence from March through April. Kym wrote:- The opportunity to connect with other artists staying here – creatively and socially. Superb surroundings – inspiring/awesome landscape, wonderful walking area – a place to connect with nature – and train station 5... Read More
Rachel Cohen & Gisel Carriconde Azevedo : Artists in Residence
A collaboration at MERZ between British artist Rachel Cohen and Brazilian artist Gisel Carriconde Azevedo.
John Quirk & Helen Woolston : Play
John Quirk and Helen Woolston have been animators in residence at MERZ since mid-January. John is completing his masters at the Estonia Academy of Arts, from which Helen graduated recently. At MERZ they have been working with the Board Game Club centre at A’ the Airts community, developing puppetry and animation. Helen has been exploring... Read More
PUSSY RIOT : RIOT DAYS
Pussy Riot filmed three years ago at Summerhall in Edinburgh. Republished in solidarity with the resistance.
PLAY : John Quirk and Helen Woolston
John Quirk and Helen Woolston are animators in residence at MERZ, working with local kids and on their own projects. Their exhibition and films will be shown in the MERZ Gallery at the end of March. “Meet strange beings inspired by Crawick fungi! Test the first video-game set in a fantastical reimagining of Sanquhar! See... Read More