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This artwork depicts Glastonbury Tor, the ancient Isle of Avalon.
Glastonbury Tor, in the county of Somerset, is a pronounced hill topped by the 14th century St. Michael's Tower. The Tor is steeped in Arthurian legend and folklore, and was the place where King Arthur was taken after the fateful Battle of Camlann, written in the Welsh Annals as being in the year 537.
It is said that beneath the hill lies a cave through which you can pass into the fairy realm of Annwn, ruled over by Gwyn ab Nudd, the Celtic Lord of the Underworld and keeper of the Cauldron of Rebirth.
Later tradition has it that Jesus' uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, brought the Holy Grail here and buried it beneath the Tor. Both the Grail and the Cauldron both being the subjects of later quests by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Today you can visit the Chalice Well Gardens, and drink the water from the Lion Head Fountain, giving physical renewal and spiritual cleansing.
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Somerset and the West Country is steeped in history, myth and magic, and at its heart the legend of King Arthur, Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table.
Glastonbury, the Isle of Avalon, is central to the legend. It is the place where the famous sword Excalibur was forged, and nearby at Pomparles Bridge, cast into the water and returned to the Lady of the Lake. Glastonbury Abbey is the resting place of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, where he was taken after the battle of Camlann. Although there are some that say that written on his tomb are these words 'Here lies King Arthur, once King and King in the future.'
A short journey to the south and you will find the hill fort of Cadbury Castle, the site of Arthur's Camelot.
Photograph reproduced with permission from, Meandering Wild.
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Artists Statement
I began painting by exploring memories of watching cartoons coupled with a developing interest in pop art, influenced by artists such as Nigel Humphries and Alec Monopoly. Working in acrylics and spray paints my work featured vibrant colourful backgrounds, and collages linked to the characters. With the development of digital software I progressed into producing three-dimensional models, often recreating key characters from story books, television series and films.
I have always had an affection for the countryside, enjoying countless days out exploring the Peak District National Park, whether the White Peak, in the central and southern parts of the National Park, or the drama of the Dark Peak with its high peaks, heather and peat moorland, and gritstone crags. My work now focusses on depicting the natural and urban landscape though creating abstract, geometrical artworks. By limiting pieces to just a series of interconnected straight lines, I look to evoke a memory of a particular place, which through the use of solid blocks of colour present the landscape as a series of interconnected minimalist forms.
Each piece begins with a photograph of the landscape from which I work digitally to isolate the key forms and convey them using only straight lines. The digital drawings are then carefully measured and precisely transferred to wood panels before each element is subsequently masked and painted.
Ultimately my goal is to present a minimalist interpretation of each landscape, inviting the viewer to fill in the detail from their personal memories and recollections of the particular location.