Client
East Renfrewshire Council
Location
Electric Glen, Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire
Client
East Renfrewshire Council
Location
Electric Glen, Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire
Project Details
A Celebration of Rouken Glen’s Textile Heritage
Commissioned as part of Electric Glen 2016, NOVAK, in collaboration with textile designer Hazel Dunn and lighting designers Light Refreshment, created Printworks—a 40-meter-long audiovisual projection that paid homage to the rich textile history of Thornliebank Printworks. Inspired by the intricate patterns once produced on the site of Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire, this large-scale digital artwork merged the past with the present. Featuring a soundtrack by Ed Carter, Printworks reimagined the historic designs of Thornliebank in a bold, modern visual spectacle.
Project Details
A Celebration of Rouken Glen’s Textile Heritage
Commissioned as part of Electric Glen 2016, NOVAK, in collaboration with textile designer Hazel Dunn and lighting designers Light Refreshment, created Printworks—a 40-meter-long audiovisual projection that paid homage to the rich textile history of Thornliebank Printworks. Inspired by the intricate patterns once produced on the site of Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire, this large-scale digital artwork merged the past with the present. Featuring a soundtrack by Ed Carter, Printworks reimagined the historic designs of Thornliebank in a bold, modern visual spectacle.
The Brief
Bringing 19th-Century Textiles to Life
Rouken Glen Park was once the private estate of the Crum family, owners of the Thornliebank Printworks, a company renowned for its vibrant dyes and high-quality prints. Powered by the Auldhouse Burn, which provided essential water for dyeing and printing, Thornliebank exported calico fabrics worldwide throughout the 19th century. The commission aimed to honor this creative and commercial legacy by transforming the historical designs into a dynamic digital artwork, celebrating the artistry of the past through a contemporary lens.
The Brief
Bringing 19th-Century Textiles to Life
Rouken Glen Park was once the private estate of the Crum family, owners of the Thornliebank Printworks, a company renowned for its vibrant dyes and high-quality prints. Powered by the Auldhouse Burn, which provided essential water for dyeing and printing, Thornliebank exported calico fabrics worldwide throughout the 19th century. The commission aimed to honor this creative and commercial legacy by transforming the historical designs into a dynamic digital artwork, celebrating the artistry of the past through a contemporary lens.
Our Response
A Digital Reimagining of Scotland’s Textile Past
NOVAK embraced this unique challenge by collaborating with Hazel Dunn, a Glasgow School of Art graduate with an innovative approach to textile design. Drawing from Thornliebank’s 1814 pattern book, they created a mesmerizing digital tapestry, breathing new life into historic motifs through state-of-the-art animation. This stunning visual sequence was projection-mapped across 40 meters of Rouken Glen Park, immersing audiences in a kaleidoscope of color and movement. Accompanied by Ed Carter’s evocative soundtrack, Printworks blended traditional craftsmanship with contemporary digital artistry, showcasing the enduring beauty of Scotland’s textile heritage in an entirely new and captivating way.
Our Response
A Digital Reimagining of Scotland’s Textile Past
NOVAK embraced this unique challenge by collaborating with Hazel Dunn, a Glasgow School of Art graduate with an innovative approach to textile design. Drawing from Thornliebank’s 1814 pattern book, they created a mesmerizing digital tapestry, breathing new life into historic motifs through state-of-the-art animation. This stunning visual sequence was projection-mapped across 40 meters of Rouken Glen Park, immersing audiences in a kaleidoscope of color and movement. Accompanied by Ed Carter’s evocative soundtrack, Printworks blended traditional craftsmanship with contemporary digital artistry, showcasing the enduring beauty of Scotland’s textile heritage in an entirely new and captivating way.
Credits
Creative Director – Phil Supple
Animation – NOVAK
Pattern Design – Hazel Dunn
Audio Production – Ed Carter
Technical Event Production – NL Productions
Media Server – Steven Jackson
Photography – Alan McAteer
Credits
Creative Director – Phil Supple
Animation – NOVAK
Pattern Design – Hazel Dunn
Audio Production – Ed Carter
Technical Event Production – NL Productions
Media Server – Steven Jackson
Photography – Alan McAteer
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