The Glastonbury Thorn
The Glastonbury Thorn is a real, twice yearly blossoming, hawthorn tree (or trees) and a potent myth. The original Thorn supposedly grew on the spot where
Joseph of Arimathea thrust his staff into the ground on Weary-All or Wirral Hill. Over the centuries it has multiplied and spread, been cut down, re-planted, re-
positioned and had its mythical power claimed by Christians and Pagans alike.
Sweet Chestnut
Two pieces completed during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020/21 responding to ancient sweet chestnut trees on the Felbrigg estate in Norfolk. Gouache on clay board.
The Exmoor Project
Four small works on clay and scratch board made in response to a visit to woods in Somerset as part of the Arborealists’ Exmoor project.
La Vieille Vigne
Three drawings forming a composite image of an old vine in southern France.
Eucalypteae
Graphite drawings from photographs by Adrian Hollister of a eucalyptus tree at Inverewe.
Skin
Tree rubbings using sterilised soil, Inverewe.
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Roots
Root rubbings using charcoal from Inverewe Estate.
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Kett’s Oak
Nine charcoal drawings forming a composite image of a historic tree.