Net Markers of the Disciples
Artist
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
AssociatedAssociated with
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date1999
Mediumlead
ClassificationsSculptures
Dimensions1.5 x 4.3 x 2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017724
About Me'Net Markers of the Disciples' was produced as a Christmas Card and 'Pocket Sculpture', which Finlay sent to friends at Christmas, 1999. The text in the accompanying card explains:"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."
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend.
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ian Hamilton Finlay
