In this presentation of artworks, Lindsay John will attempt to convey, not only some methods used in their making but more importantly, the concepts behind them, inspired by the all-embracing Baha’i teaching of Unity and a mysterious ancient Chinese Jade Disc both of which influenced and shaped their evolution.
Lindsay John, originally form the Caribbean, came to Britain to study both Fine Art Painting and Sculpture over a period of ten years before moving to Scotland in 1980. There he began a self study in experimental dance combining aspects of sculpture costume and site specific instillation into unique performance works taking him as far as Japan to study Butoh, from which he derived courage and direction.
Works include the thematic solo performances ‘Before Form’ presented in Britain, Japan, Singapore, Spain and Italy among other National and International choreographic and costume collaborations. He also worked as Lecturer in Art & Design at Ayr College, Scotland (1998-2006) before finally retiring from predominantly Performance based art works in 2009 to return to the Fine Arts.
Lindsay is presently practicing as an Artist in both Sculpture and 2D Mixed Media at WASPS Artists Studios, Glasgow where he is now settled. To view the video visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/lOh3Osf8PDY
