Raku-firing by Patricia Shone in Skye | Photo © Lydia Smith
Lydia Smith
Hag. Photographer
The thirteen women invited to be part of this exhibition are some of the very best craft artists in Scotland. To make them more visible, we were delighted to be supported by The William Grant Foundation to commission the new photography found in this exhibition and catalogue. They were produced by another Scottish woman excelling in her creative field. When seen alongside the works, the portrait photography of Lydia Smith added a crucial new dimension to this exhibition and publication. This sensitive photography allows us all to experience the working spaces and practices of these artists at still greater depth by capturing them in the studios where their talents bring new work into the world.
Biography
Authentic, edgy and emotive, Lydia Smith is a passionate portrait photographer based in Scotland who strives to capture and represent the true spirit of her subjects.
Focused on making her clients feel at ease, Smith knows that the best portraits come from genuine connections, allowing her to reveal the true character of each individual she photographs.
Smith’s previous commissions include working with V&A, UNESCO, Architecture and Design Scotland, and National Museums Scotland, as well as many local businesses and creatives. Her work has been displayed on billboards, in print and on the walls of such prestigious venues as V&A Dundee and the National Museum of Mathematics in New York.