Mechanical Garden

Thurs 25th and Fri 26th July

10am - 5pm

Grinneabhat, Bragar

Ages 14-25

FREE

Design and build mechanical inhabitants for the Grinneabhat garden and polycrub. Make motorised insects and robotic rodents or program plants with guest artists Jamie Grier and Saehee V Simmons.

We’ll learn skills such as soldering, coding and using recycled materials to bring our creations to life and make them reactive to their environment. No prior experience necessary!

About the artists:

Jamie Grier

Jamie is a Glasgow based sound engineer and programmer with a BSc in Multimedia & Electronics who has worked internationally in collaboration with art, music and theatre companies. He has created and implemented music, sound designs, custom electronics, robotics, software and digital solutions for installations and performance projects. He restores and repairs synthesisers for companies such as Expert Sleepers, Verbos Electronics and Signal Sounds and is currently developing an original synthesiser design.

Saehee V Simmons

Originally from Los Angeles, Saehee has a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography from California State University of Long Beach and a BA(hons) in Costume for Performance from London College of Fashion. She is a costume and prop designer/maker for film, theatre, music videos and outdoor arts. Her career varies from animation for film and TV to fashion, she aims to practice sustainably wherever possible.