Ewan Thomson

Growing up on the Isle of Skye gave me the possibility to enjoy making and unmaking things. Having artists and architects around meant good design was not just affordable but necessary and new design was something to look forward to. Working doing boat building and repairs, as well as the occasional bit of film and TV or construction work, allowed me a glimpse into these worlds which are completely different.

The idea of making something for a few days only, that cannot be reused, or building something that will not last is alien to me. As is the volume of waste generated from time constraints, poor design and workmanship, which I still struggle to comprehend. These experiences have helped me realise the value that can be created from good design.

Projects

Stools | Martin Campbell & Ewan Thomson

Skye-based craftsman Ewan Thomson was invited to work in collaboration with the Glasgow-based artist, Martin Campbell, as part of Campbell’s residency at The Admiral’s House. Their brief was to create an ATLAS Edition that responded to their individual skills and their experiences of the environment whilst in Skye. Working in partnership…

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Blog Posts

Joint commission | Ewan Thomson and Martin Campbell

After meeting Martin at the Admiral’s House studio and seeing how inspired/excited he was at being ‘back in nature’ we decided to go for a walk to ‘go shopping’ both for materials and for inspiration. I knew a spot for getting good stuff. We talked, walked and found things we…

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