Net Markers of the Disciples
Artist
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Artist
Gary Hincks
(born 1949)
ExhibitorCurated by
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Exhibitor
Kellie Lodging Gallery
(Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland)
Datec.2001
Object NameExhibition Label Text
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 8.7 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017368.29
About Me'Net Markers of the Disciples' was produced as a Christmas Card and 'Pocket Sculpture', which Finlay sent to friends at Christmas, 1999. This label quotes the text from the card:"Net markers, traditionally made of wood or cork, were used to establish ownership of nets. They would be carved with the fisherman's initials (sometimes a monogram) or later, as boats and their crews grew larger, with the Fishing Numbers of the fisherman's boat.
SP, Simon Peter; A, Andrew; Jn, John; Js, James. Hence, Net Markers of the Disciples."
The label was probably prepared for the exhibition at Kellie Lodging, "Sender - Finlay", Pittenweem Arts Festival, 2002.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.
