Raydale Dower

Raydale Dower is an artist and musician, often initiating collaborations that combine both disciplines. His work continues to explore sound and sculpture, anarchic ideas and the influence of the 20th century avant-garde.

Dower co-founded the band Uncle John & Whitelock and G.F.M. Productions (2001-2006) in collaboration with Jacob Lovatt.  The group organised and performed in a number of live installations and released a series of vinyl recordings on the independent music label G.F.M. Productions.  He currently plays in Tut Vu Vu.

For GI 2008 Raydale adapted and performed Joseph Conrad’s novel The Secret Agent in collaboration with Judd Brucke and Lowsalt gallery.  In 2009 he exhibited in the 10-year anniversary group show The Associates at DCA. For GI 2010 Raydale programed Le Drapeau Noir, a temporary artist’s cafe and programme of events for the duration of the festival, he performed later that year at Art Basel Miami. Most recently Raydale presented Piano Drop at Tramway, November 2011 as part of a Vital Spark award from Creative Scotland.