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Morag

Paterson

Morag Paterson is an interdisciplinary artist exploring relationships between land, ecology and shared experience. Working across photography, microscopy and alternative processes, her practice is shaped by walking, conversation and a fascination with natural systems and interdependence. She collaborates with communities, scientists and land managers, exploring shared understandings of land use and place.

Disciplines: Photography

Location: Castle Douglas

Materials: Darkroom

www.leemingpaterson.com

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Morag Paterson is an interdisciplinary artist exploring relationships between land, ecology and shared experience. Working across photography, microscopy and alternative processes, her practice is shaped by walking, conversation and a fascination with natural systems and interdependence. She collaborates with communities, scientists and land managers, exploring shared understandings of land use and place.

Previous Experience

CV Highlights 2025 – Earth Photo Awards Exhibition, Selected Artist 2025 – Glenkens Land Notes Festival, Co-curator & Artist-in-Residence 2024–present – Curious Conversations: Into the Woods, Artist-in-Residence 2023 – Inner Worlds – Soil Chromatography, shortlisted for Copenhagen Photo Festival 2023 – Fantastic Forest Festival, Co-curator & Artist-in-Residence 2023 – Artful Migration Residency (Nightjars), Upland 2022 – Summit Register, Residency & Installation, Waterside Hill 2022 – Only When I Dream, Coningsby Gallery 2021 – Arts Territory Exchange, International Residency & Exhibition 2019 – Energise, Creative Scotland-funded Residency 2018 – Ode to Pluto, Head On Photo Festival, Sydney 2014 – Zero Footprint, Book & Exhibition, Scottish Parliament

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