Unconformities is a new exhibition of geological and mathematical textile art by Madeleine Shepherd. Expect aperiodic tiles, computational kimonos and a celebration of James Hutton’s 300th birthday. Hutton was born in Edinburgh in 1726. Considered the father of modern geology, he was also an agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician.
Madeleine has knitted Hutton’s portrait in naturally dyed yarns, referencing his studies in the production of madder root for dyeing wool. Wall hangings and 3D pieces embody ideas and observations from Hutton’s geological work on unconformities in the Edinburgh and East Lothian landscape.
Other new pieces include a pullover embodying a recent discovery in the mathematics of tessellations and wearable items incorporating patterns generated by cellular automata.
Saturday 3rd October 11am to 4pm
Sunday 4th October 11am to 4pm
Saturday 10th October 11am to 4pm
Sunday 11th October 11am to 4pm
And at the next Coburg House Open Studios, 4-6 December 2026
