The series entitled Scottish Game of Thrones follows the line of succession of the Scottish Monarchs starting with Alexander II who defined the Scottish / English border up to James VI who united the crowns of Scotland and England. Each image depicts a significant aspect in the course of Scottish History by portraying the linage, succession, reign or death of each monarch.
I was inspired by a deck of playing cards which featured the Monarchs of Scotland and wanted to use them to tell the story the Scottish throne. To further play on the idea of the succession being a game, each player having an influence on the course of the succession and the shaping of Scotland as a country, I set every image on the backdrop of a chessboard and used the chess pieces strategically to tell the story of each monarch.
Adding individuality to each image, I carefully selected and placed other objects to reflect the events of the past in a symbolic and surreal way. I researched the lives of each monarch and chose aspects that gave an overall representation of the Scottish monarchy.
My hope is that this work will inspire my audience to learn more about the Scottish Monarchy as this only brushes the surface of the story of the Scottish succession.