iota Presents: Transitional Toys (Security Objects):13-21 December & 4-11 January

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An exhibition with events by Scottish, Swiss  and Italian artists.

The Swiss connection:

Geneva based Scottish poet, Peter McCarey invites internationally acclaimed artists to consider an international concept, produce new work and conspire to bridge cultures across five disciplines.

See https://www.iotaarts.space/press

With support from Pro Helvetia, Fondation suisse pour la culture

and République et canton de Genève.

The artist Carmen Perrin exhibits a mobile sculpture entitled "Le bruit des yeux";

Alexa Montani (Geneva) plays a composition by Jacques Demierre (Geneva) specially composed for toy piano and musical box on the opening night;

Vincent Barras (Geneva and Lausanne University) performs an improvised "speech" on the theme of the exhibition on 4 January;

Peter McCarey (Glasgow/Geneva) designed a sculpture for the exhibition, which will be Clyde built. Peter McCarey's previous installation in collaboration with Duncan Scott was exhibited at Iota and at the Fonderie Kugler, Geneva.

Scottish/U.K based artists include T.D. Coats, Laura A. Hunter, Chris McCabe,Robert McNeil, Craig Mulholland collective ‘Hommages’with CARMEL O’BRIEN & M.V.BROWN plus Italian artists, Caterina Borelli and Clara Brasca Plus a guest contribution from Russian artist Yuri Vashchenko.