‘Winchin Spots’ is a collection of works surrounding seemingly insignificant places and moments, shared with a significant other.
Inspired by my Gran, Brenda. Who, despite suffering some memory loss in her old age, would point out where she and my grandad “used to winch” when they began seeing each other in the 1950s. She remembered every daft detail of their time together, from meeting on the Dodgem’s at Leven Beach in Fife, to every train ride across the Forth to visit each other at the weekends.
This is a celebration of young love (however long ago this was), old loves, first kisses - and both the iconic and mundane locations these kisses occurred.
A moment in time shared with the one you’re head over heels with - or only just like a wee bit. The person you intend to grow old with, a future wife-to-be, or the person you’ve just met on the dance floor.
Everything in between - drunken kisses or otherwise.
Original screenprints and digitally printed versions available from my online shop.
* “Winch” - to french kiss someone (‘geez a winch’)
to court, sweetheart, or keep company with someone.
