Concrete Evidence (Main Library 1967 and Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre 1970, Edinburgh University)

This is a limited edition photograph, printed on Fotospeed Matt Ultra 240 inkjet and mounted on board. Each numbered print in the edition is signed and numbered. Two sizes are available: 130 x 86 cm (large) and 85 x 56 cm (medium). The large size is an edition of only 5 plus 2 AP’s and the medium size is an edition of 7 plus 2 AP’s.

Edinburgh University Main Library, Edinburgh, 1967 Architect(s): Sir Basil Spence, Glover & Ferguson

Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, 1970 Architect(s): Robert Matthew, Johnson-Marshall and Partners

Additional information

Medium	Fotospeed Matt Ultra 240 inkjet, mounted on board
Year	2018
Original / Edition	Limited edition
Size	130 x 86 cm (large), 85 x 56 cm (medium)

Description

Egle challenges the viewer to take a new perspective towards Brutalist architecture (1950’s – 1970’s). Concrete is the most evident material used in buildings of this movement, allowing the architect to achieve a rawness and honesty in the construction, with sharp and precise edges, and a majestic quality. Despite their distinctive style and important heritage, Brutalist buildings have been progressively demolished across Britain in recent years. Egle brings their significance and support for their preservation into our awareness. She says “With this project, I would like to highlight the importance of this style and look at the buildings as works of art in themselves, regardless of their context. The addition of a digitally manipulated black sky, allows me to isolate the buildings and emphasise their graphic beauty”.