THE work of a Dunfermline artist is to go on display at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London.
The exhibition by Scott Hunter marks a significant milestone in his career and reflects his innovative approach to eco-conscious art.
Titled Metamorphosis: Innovation in Eco-Photography and Film, the display features the practices of four award-winning photographers and filmmakers.
Former Woodmill High pupil Scott, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a masters in Contemporary Art Practice in 2021, said: "My work took on a more environmental focus after experiencing Typhoon Jebi during a residency in Japan in 2018.
"Upon returning home, I pursued a Master's degree and studied the environmental humanities, which now forms the theoretical foundation of my art."
Since completing his studies, Scott has exhibited at Summerhall and Hidden Door Festival and participated in residencies in Iceland and Sweden, where he explored volcanic soils and post-industrial ecologies, respectively.
He continued: "Much of my work explores the balance between human-induced contamination and nature's resilience. I'm particularly interested in the emergence of new ecosystems on former industrial sites, often referred to as wastelands.
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"Observing the seasonal changes and the complex relationships among plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms in these areas defies this terminology, which I find fascinating and inspiring."
The highlight of the Saatchi exhibition is Scott's "Darkroom Ecology" installation which employs phytoremediation, using plants to extract silver waste from photographic fixing solutions.
The harvested plants are then used to produce a non-toxic photo developer to process black and white negatives of both the plants and sculptures.
This approach establishes an artistic ecosystem that prevents harmful solutions from polluting the water system and provides a sustainable scenario for film photography.
"Seeing this work, originally commissioned by Summerhall Management for the Edinburgh Science Festival 2023, now gaining mainstream recognition is incredibly moving," he added.
"It validates years of studio research and Summerhall's dedication to fostering creativity and supporting emerging artists who push boundaries."
The free exhibition in London's Saatchi gallery opens on Sunday and runs until July 28.
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