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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
My acrylic paintings explore the natural and urban landscape, recreating them in a geometric, hard-edge style.
Working on wood panels each piece begins with a photograph of the landscape from which I create a digital drawing that isolates and simplifies the key forms, conveying them using a series of straight lines. The digital drawing is then precisely measured and accurately transferred to the wood panel before each element is carefully masked and sealed.
Building the painting through successive layering, I use a limited palette to create solid blocks of colour to create an overall feel for the particular landscape. Ultimately my goal is to present a minimalist interpretation that emphasises the fundamental forms of the landscape in modern, contemporary style.