Renewal

At Traigh Siar, a remote headland of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides,  accessible only by foot, lies the remains of an ancient baptismal chapel.  The foundations of the chapel are still discernible.  It would have measured about 14 feet long by 10 feet wide, with a door on the seaward end.  The baptismal stone is thought to still be lying amongst the footings in the grass.

Baptismal Font

Baptism is about repentance - a process of cleansing and starting afresh​.  The first part of this transformation was on the site itself where the rubbish was gathered up to form a makeshift font on the site of the ancient chapel

Tear Drops

Next the site was cleared of the rubbish, and tears cast from the debris were shed from the earth over humanities destruction of the natural beauty

Cornocopia

Finally from the broken fishing float that formed the font, is cast a symbol of fertility, fortune and abundance...the transformation is complete.

Bird of the Spirit

Spirit of the Bird

It is said that the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove when he was baptised.  In the sand dunes overlooking the chapel ruins, made from empty drinks cans, this provided a temporary reminder of spiritual refreshment

Formed, freed, flown - soon only a shadow remains

Ceramic Font