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Eight glass panels set into marble-clad bases were designed and created by Linlithgow artist Jim Hamlyn. These “bookends” were commissioned to celebrate the University’s Centenary and they feature abstract Paisley pattern motifs which reflect the town’s heritage. The sculpture incorporates seating and has become a popular meeting place for students at the entrance to the university library. The ground and upper-floor library windows have 16 etched glass panels, again using the Paisley pattern motif. These windows form the façade of the library entrance.

Artists

• Jim Hamlyn

Funding

SAC Award amount

£32,522.00

Project total cost

£52,400.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of a public art commission as part of hard and soft landscaping projects for the entrance area of library.

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

University staff and students consulted as part of the commissioning process.

Open competition (and some invited proposals) managed by Visual Arts Projects (VAP),which was shortlisted to three. These three artists then worked with the architects over a period of ten weeks to create the shortlisted proposal. A judging panel comprised of the library advisory committee, staff from Univ Estates & Buildings; Univ Principal; the architects and VAP. University staff and students were consulted also.

Outcomes

• “Bookends” sculpture: eight metal framed glass panels supported by marble clad concrete bases.
• 16 glass panels etched with Paisley pattern border on the ground and upper floor library windows of the front entrance.