Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft opened at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries in March 2025.
It featured a range of arts and crafts from artists across Scotland as well as portraits of the 13 Scottish female artists in their studios by photographer Lydia Smith.
The featured artists are Lise Bech, Caroline Dear, Claire Heminsley, Fiona Hutchison, Ruth Elizabeth Jones, Gilly Langton, Jo McDonald, Susie Redman, Patricia Shone, Carol Sinclair, Amanda Simmons and Emma Louise Wilson.
Susie Redman in her studio. (Image: Lydia Smith)
There was a diverse range of work on show, including jewellery, pottery, art created from black glass powders, and ceramics.
The word hag, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is an offensive word for a woman who is considered to be old and unattractive. It was also used to refer to someone as a witch.
The exhibition sought to reclaim the word.
Now, Fife Contemporary are working with partners across Scotland to tour this popular exhibition to four Scottish arts venues.
The exhibition will begin its tour at Inverness Museum and Gallery, travelling in turn to Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries, then Kirkcudbright Galleries, and concluding at The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock.
Hag. Curator, Kate Pickering. (Image: Lydia Smith)
Curator, Kate Pickering said: “I was thrilled by the reception of Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft during its launch in Dunfermline.
“The exhibition resonated deeply with local audiences and visitors, drawing over 12,700 people and far exceeding my expectations.
“As we move into this next phase, touring to four distinct venues across Scotland, I am eager to see how the work speaks to these spaces.
“This tour is a vital opportunity to continue reclaiming the ‘hag’ narrative, transforming a historical symbol of deformation into a beacon of resilience, expertise, and the enduring power of mature creative practice.”