28 August 2015
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Winners of the DigArt archaeology art competition announced
The winning entries in a nation-wide archaeology, art and photography competition have been revealed. See a selection of the winners here… ...
Winners of the DigArt archaeology art competition announced Images
The winning entries in a nation-wide archaeology, art and photography competition have been revealed.
Dig Art! 2015 received hundreds of entries from across Scotland, from paintings and photographs, to cakes and cartoons. Participants ranged from five years old up all the way up to 70, and they all took their inspiration from thousands of years of history.
View the images now on the History Scotland Instagram page.
The winning images were chosen by a panel of expert judges, composed of celebrated photographers, archaeologist and sculptors.
A spokesperson said: 'Their selections reflect the diversity of archaeology in Scotland, including mysterious early prehistoric rock art, the delicate golden bird pin from the Viking Age Galloway hoard, and a rare perspective on the famous site of Skara Brae from hundreds of feet above.'
Kate Robinson, Dig Art! 2015 Judge and ‘Our Place in Time Arts Festival’ Coordinator, said:
'One of the best prizes on offer is the opportunity for these artists to see their work displayed during the European Association of Archaeologists Glasgow 2015 Conference and "Our Place in Time Arts Festival" in September. This festival, which is open to everyone, will bring the conference out to the city through a programme of sculpture, films, festivities and photography exploring the theme of archaeology.'
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The categories for the competition were:
Dig Art! 2015 was coordinated by Dig It! 2015, the year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology, and Forestry Commission Scotland, who encourage everyone to be inspired by the natural and cultural heritage within Scotland's forests and woodlands. Hundreds of additional Dig It! 2015 events are available online at www.digit2015.com
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Dig Art! 2015 received hundreds of entries from across Scotland, from paintings and photographs, to cakes and cartoons. Participants ranged from five years old up all the way up to 70, and they all took their inspiration from thousands of years of history.
View the images now on the History Scotland Instagram page.
The winning images were chosen by a panel of expert judges, composed of celebrated photographers, archaeologist and sculptors.
A spokesperson said: 'Their selections reflect the diversity of archaeology in Scotland, including mysterious early prehistoric rock art, the delicate golden bird pin from the Viking Age Galloway hoard, and a rare perspective on the famous site of Skara Brae from hundreds of feet above.'
Kate Robinson, Dig Art! 2015 Judge and ‘Our Place in Time Arts Festival’ Coordinator, said:
'One of the best prizes on offer is the opportunity for these artists to see their work displayed during the European Association of Archaeologists Glasgow 2015 Conference and "Our Place in Time Arts Festival" in September. This festival, which is open to everyone, will bring the conference out to the city through a programme of sculpture, films, festivities and photography exploring the theme of archaeology.'
The categories for the competition were:
- Snap It! – Grab your camera and capture a site, monument, object or the people who visit or even uncover them.
- Wish You Were Here – Show us your photographs which put the archaeology, and perhaps its visitors, within the drama of its wider landscape setting.
- Archaeology Is… – Mysterious? Beautiful? Muddy? This category is seeking artistic responses to archaeology and the medium is entirely up to you.
- Putting the Art in Archaeology – Archaeologists, from dig volunteers to site directors, can present their artistic examples of plans, models, drawings and reconstructions.
Dig Art! 2015 was coordinated by Dig It! 2015, the year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology, and Forestry Commission Scotland, who encourage everyone to be inspired by the natural and cultural heritage within Scotland's forests and woodlands. Hundreds of additional Dig It! 2015 events are available online at www.digit2015.com
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