Angus McFee

Following on from Joanne, I have to briefly mention one of my hero's and someone who's work has reduced me to tears.

Angus McFee (1916-1997) was an outsider artist originally from South Uist, who wove amazing objects, often clothing, with materials such as grass that he found in the grounds of Craig Dunain Hospital where he lived for over fifty years after being diagnosed schizophrenia. In South Uist like many of the Scottish Islands, crofters made the most of very limited resources and grass was woven to make rope for many purposes. Angus because of his situation took this traditional skill to extraordinary lengths and the stories of his wonderful creations will I hope amaze and inspire generations to come.