Instant Whip
About
Instant Whip: The Textiles and Papers of Fraser Taylor 1977–87 Revisited shines a light on the archive of interdisciplinary artist Fraser Taylor, acquired by The Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections in 2014. An exhibition, publication and events programme brought together this unique archive with new commissions for the first time. It explored, through Taylor's work, connections to textiles, fashion, design, style, identity, and recurring links to Glasgow as a centre of creativity during the period 1977-87.
Exhibition
16 March – 20 April 2024
Reid Gallery and Window on Heritage
Reid Building, The Glasgow School of Art
Instant Whip borrowed its title from an independent Scottish magazine, published in 1981, featuring a photoshoot from the GSA annual fashion show on the cover, with articles, photospreads and advertisements offering 'the latest in art, fashion and music.' * Drawing on this energy and newly flourishing sub-cultures, and formed by the subjectivity of Taylor’s archive, artefacts were grouped by theme and presented collectively alongside private loans and new work. The exhibition surveyed Taylor’s time as a student at GSA (1977-81), the Royal College of Art (1981-83), and as part of the pioneering creative studio, The Cloth (1983-87) with David Band (d.2011), Brian Bolger and Helen Manning.
*McKeich, B. (1981) Instant Whip - The essence of all communications is intention. Edinburgh: Radar Promotions.
Public Programme
The exhibition was supported by a public programme of tours, talks and off-site screen-printing workshops, delivered in partnership with Print Clan.
Publication
The accompanying publication, edited by Helena Britt and Panel, priced £15, is available to purchase from Panel’s online shop.
Resources
Partners
Instant Whip is curated by Dr Helena Britt with Panel and presented in partnership with The Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections, Reid Gallery and Print Clan.
Supported by Creative Scotland and The Hope Scott Trust.
