Details

First Name

Caroline

Last Name

Borland

Username

carolineborland

Website

http://www.facebook.com/cborlandart

Region

Ayrshire & Arran

Disciplines

Painting, Printmaking

Themes

Abstract, Landscape

Biography

Biography

I am an artist and designer based in Irvine, North Ayrshire. I am originally from Yorkshire, but have lived in Scotland for the past 15 years and love it here. During this time, I have shown my work in various exhibitions and galleries, studied HND Art & Design at Ayrshire College, organised mixed artists’ exhibitions and solo exhibitions of my own, and have developed and delivered art classes and craft workshops.

I really enjoy the design process, from the initial spark to the final piece, and especially the problem-solving and evolution of an idea – particularly when mixing disciplines, techniques and materials.

I use paint, mixed media, textiles and printmaking; sometimes on their own and sometimes mixed together. Whilst I have always enjoyed art, crafts & making things, I also studied for a degree in natural sciences in the early 2000’s, which lends itself well to creative inquiry, planning and experimentation on lots of levels.

During lockdown, I brought together my love of art and science by teaching myself basic metal-smithing, and this has enabled me to add silver and copper jewellery making to my practice.

I get inspiration from the landscape and coast of Scotland, nature and history, and my work varies in style from representational through to abstract and most things in-between.