A question from The Stove’s Artist/Maker-in-Residence, Kirsty Harris, as part of this month’s Conversing Buildings. An open invitation to consider How Do You Neighbour? in the lead-up to Guid Nychburris 2025. Kirsty reflects on the concept and intention of the installation.
“How Dae Ye Neighbour?’ seeks to gather stories and shine a light on moments of “good neighbouring” from across our community—past and present. I’m curious about when and where these moments have taken place. Were there times when being a good neighbour felt easier? Are there places where it happens more often? And what values lie at the heart of these acts?
By reflecting on our memories of neighbourliness, we might uncover something about ourselves—and perhaps spark inspiration for the future. Curiosity feels like a good starting point: recognising the good that already exists and building from there. The contributions so far have captured kindness, generosity, and care within our closest networks.”
Join us at Guid Nychburris or visit The Stove Cafe – read the stories in our growing archive, add your own, mark its place on the map.
Words by Kirsty Harris
