Collaborations
Developing connections is central to McFarland’s practice, which is research based, spanning a range of disciplines and timelines. Interdisciplinary projects include collaborations with art therapists, artists, astronomers, geneticists, and social scientists.
She is co-lead artist on several arts research projects, outlined here.
ArtMovesFife
A dynamic, large-scale collaborative artwork unfolding across the creative landscape of Fife. Co-founded and led with artist Kate Downie.
@artmovesfife
Creativity and Curiosity
Conversations between artists and astronomers. Creativity and Curiosity is an art-science project co-founded in 2016 and co-led with artist Ione Parkin.
@thefemaleline
The Female Line
Conversational collaborations between four women artists with socially engaged practices at their heart. Co-founded with @radicalembroiderer @daniellevaughan_paperpeutic @curious_annie
McFarland and Singer
With artist Ruth Singer. McFarland & Singer are an established artist collaboration focused on research-led practice and partnerships.
Poiesis: Reciprocity
initiated by Irene Orr and co-led with artists Irene Orr, Kate Downie and Kit Martin.
Confluence of North
‘Confluence of North’ is an artist-led exchange project between four artists in Scotland and four artists from Spirit of North in Japan, leading to a series of exhibitions and events engaging additional artists and audiences in both countries.
Memberships
Working from her studio in Fife, Adair McFarland is a professional member of Visual Arts Scotland, the Society of Scottish Artists, and Leicester Society of Artists.
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