Andrew Crummy

The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, the Great Scottish Tapestry, the Prestonpans Tapestry; Andrew Crummy has been one of the creative team making these pieces of inspirational community art.  The story of how these tapestries came into being is a fascinating tale of talented women and men collaborating in some very unique ways, which, for example, did require dressing up to recruit 'stitchers'. 

Andrew has an interesting journey to share. From an unusual background in Craigmillar, through street art ( before it was street art ) , murals , and on into the world of tapestry he has met some characters on the way. As anyone who has seen the tapestries will attest, there is a rich vein of  lives and history to depict. Andrew explains how the art of tapestry sparks this response in communities.

It was a fascinating conversation. We could have talked for hours about the way tapestries are drawing out the extraordinary into the light. Andrew is a gifted artist whose experience is unique and should be filed under "life affirming".

The Great Tapestry of Scotland has a new home in Galashiels and is worth a visit. Please put it on your bucket list.