In 2008 Alison completed a major commission for the Royal Museums of Scotland. The installation is titled 'Maze' and is composed of engraved optical glass panels, 1.3 metres long, with programmed LED lights, dichroic colour and painted textile.
Mazes are symbolic in many cultures of both life & death, Paradise or Hell - the difficulty of finding a path through life. The circles in the background are formed by the natural drying process of some liquids, and represent both deacy & regeneration. The figures are linked by a golden line, which is programmed to appear as if running through the piece. The golden thread was often used in legend to find a way out of the maze, and symbolises the line of life.
You can view a larger version of Maze & some details
here in the glass gallery
As the museum is currently udergoing a major refurbishment, 'Maze' will not be installed in it's permanent position until the works are complete in the museum.