Kirsty Mackay
JD Clark, at a vigil to commemorate the 1,187 people who lost their lives in a drug related death in Scotland in 2018. Springburn Parish Church,...
About this artwork
One of the issues highlighted by Kirsty Mackay’s series is the number of drug-related deaths in Scotland – by far the highest in Europe. In 2020, living in the most deprived areas of Scotland were eighteen times more likely to have a drug-related death compared to those in the most affluent places. This poignant photograph is a stark reminder of the human lives lost and the investment and initiatives needed to bring the death rate down.
March 2022
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artist:Kirsty Mackay (born 1970) Scottish
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title:JD Clark, at a vigil to commemorate the 1,187 people who lost their lives in a drug related death in Scotland in 2018. Springburn Parish Church, Glasgow
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date created:2019; printed 2021
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materials:Inkjet print
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measurements:50.80 x 60.96 cm
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credit line:Presented by Art Fund
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accession number:PGP 1031.6
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Kirsty Mackay
Kirsty Mackay
Kirsty Mackay (born 1970) is a photographic artist, educator, activist and filmmaker. Her research-led documentary practice highlights social issues surrounding gender, class and discrimination. She has an MA in Documentary photography from University of South Wales, Newport. Her current book...
