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This work was installed across the northern (seaward) end of the MUSA roof terrace to evoke the creation of rough boats, or coracles, which were used for centuries in Scottish coastal waters. They also stir thoughts of journeys, navigation and exploration, and of the creativity and aspiration involved in crafting a vision and embarking on an odyssey. The circular bronze tablets around the base of the telescope highlight local landmarks around St Andrews Bay, and more distant prospects, including east-coast fishing banks. The measurements refer to the circular tablet, the oars, and the boat-building tools respectively.

University of St Andrews

St Andrews

Title

Scantlings / Eastward and Westward

Date

2015

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 99 x W 116 x D (?) cm;
H 9.5 x W 314 x D (?) cm;
H 195 x W 97 x D 59 cm

Accession number

HC2016.18

Acquisition method

purchased

Work type

Sculpture

University of St Andrews

Museums of the University of St Andrews, 87 North Street, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AE Scotland

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Artist or maker

Will Maclean

b.1941

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