Artist in Residence

in The Unicorn Room

 

ARTIST: Constantine
March, April, May

We welcome local creative Constantine.. as our next Artist in Residence, taking up position in the Unicorn Room from March through to May. Guests of the hotel are invited to discover the inspiration behind Constantine's.. work and get a glimpse into his creative process during a meet and greet at his studio in The Unicorn Room in one of the historic turrets on the 10th floor. Simply visit our concierge team who will be happy to help arrange.

 

About The Artist
Athens-born ‘Constantine.. the Artist’ is an artist whose work is inspired by his early surroundings and the mythological heritage of his hometown. Despite starting off with an academic journey in Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Constantine..’s true calling has always been art - a passion that he has pursued without formal training. His artistic journey began in Aberdeen, after decade there, he moved to Edinburgh in 2018, drawn by the city's vibrant art scene.

Constantine.. isn’t limited to one medium, from experimenting with inks and acrylics, during his residency, he will be working with oil sticks and pastels. Influenced by everyday experiences, self-portraits, and figures reminiscent of Batman, Constantine..’s work often teases and provokes social topics, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own judgments and assumptions of themselves and others. As an artist, he is challenging viewers to assess their perceptions.

Constantine..’s residency at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, will allow him to expand his "VIGILANTE" series. First conceptualised in 2020 and exhibited in 2023, “VIGILANTE” explores themes through the lens of a nemesis figure. The core message of Constantine..'s work revolves around self-reflection and the human tendency to judge others. He aims to create art that challenges the status quo, playing with the perception of the good vs evil behind the mask.

 

Attendance Details:
Guests of the hotel are invited to discover the inspiration behind Constantine's.. work and get a glimpse into his creative process during a meet and greet at his studio in The Unicorn Room in one of the historic turrets on the 10th floor. Simply visit our concierge team who will be happy to help arrange.

 

*Applications open for future aspiring artists that would like to be considered for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s Artist in Residence initiative in August - October  2025 in June 2025.  Email [email protected] for an application form

Previous Artist 

Wendy Helliwell

For the months of August to October we were thrilled to have selected a local creative, Wendy Helliwell as our Artist in Residence. As a visual artist, Wedy takes inspiration from fashion and pop culture in here work. Primarily self taught, Wendy incorporates multiple materials, such as fashion magazines and clothing, in a sustainable and innovative way, to create unique, three dimensional art forms. Wendy residency took place during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where Wendy gave discarded Festival materials, such as promotional flyers a new lease of life to create never before seen art pieces which you can see and purchase HERE.