Curated by Deborah Jackson, this exhibition reflects on the constructions, definitions and meanings of contemporary Scottish Identity. Conceived of from the vantage point of post-Devolution and looking towards the 2014 Scottish Referendum on Independence this exhibition considers the nebulous concept of Scottishness.'Over the Counter-Culture' shows the work of artists whose work challenges the creation of myths, history and heritage as they reveal the complex layers of national identity which make up modern Scotland.
A group exhibition which brings together contemporary Scottish artists to explore Scottish identity and culture during the referendum period. Featuring work by John Ayscough, Rabiya Choudhry, Rachel Maclean, Stuart Murray, Ortonandon, and Ross Sinclair.
Over the Counter-Culture provokes the idea that Scotland, not unlike most nations, is branded, mainly in order to export a particular vision of Scotland to an international market. This relates directly to the myths, history and heritage that comprise Scottish national identities. The title also offers another perspective, one that acknowledges that counterculture challenges such narrow parameters. Furthermore the title also raises the question of whether counterculture still holds currency and where its legacy lies.
This exhibition extends the parameters of the exhibition form to incorporate more discursive, conversational and geo-political discussion, centred within the domain of the exhibition.
