’I AM WRITING IN SEARCH OF...’

For EAF24, RDP was invited to reflect on the framework for EAF’s 20th Birthday and on the landscape of the city over the past 20 years.

We worked with archives and organisations local to Edinburgh to examine language and words as a historical act of resistance and apply this to our modern-day circumstances. This culminated in a series of textual interventions that appeared in print, on clothing, across windows, and on banners throughout the city.

The project, developed with designer Mitchell F. Gilles, ran in collaboration with Glasgow International Festival (7 – 23 June 2024) and attempted to reflect on the often overlooked enclaves of a city during times of cultural spectacle.

A limited number of the wearables are available in the shop. All profits from this project are donated to Edinburgh city-based organisations.

Edinburgh Art Festival Commission
9th - 25th August 2024

Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family.

‘I am writing in search of...’

The first line of a letter from Thomas Glancy to Ruth Frow searching for further information on Socialist Practices (2004). Found in the Archive of William Gallacher (Acc.14114 Special Collections 3/3/8 Folder Labelled Audrey*), National Library of Scotland Archives.

‘I am writing in search of...’ , Installation view, City Art Centre, Edinburgh, 2024, Textile flags. Photo: Sally Jubb

‘With every good wish’ Cap. Photo: Sally Jubb

The sign off from a letter from Ruth Frow of Manchester's Working Class Movement Library in response to Thomas Glancy's letter (2004). Found in the Archive of William Gallacher (Acc.14114 Special Collections 3/3/8 Folder Labelled Audrey), National Library of Scotland Archives.

‘GET INVOLVED’ Long-sleeve T-shirt. Photo: Sally Jubb

Installation view. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Detail. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Installation view. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Detail. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Detail. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Detail. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Installation view. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.

Installation view. Supported by JACK ARTS Scotland, part of the BUILDHOLLYWOOD Family. Photo: Iain Mackay.