Recent posts from Instagram - which probably gets updated more frequently than anything else!
Click image to see full size version with accompanying text. Many post have a poem or haiku associated with them.
Imagined Sea
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Looking through the same window
Each sees their own dreams.
First of some Whitstable abstracts.
It`s a busy time for me - @sixexhibition continues at the Horsebridge Gallery until 5th June. South East Open Studios starts this weekend (2nd June). I am at Tarnhurst, Buxted (Studio 152 in the SEOS guide) ... see exhibitions link in my bio for more info.
You Are Here
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You are here,
All the paths you took
And those you didn`t,
Have led you to this moment,
At the melting edge
of past and present,
You are here.
Enjoy the view.
Have always been fascinated by those Your Are Here tourist maps - somehow making our existence so manageable!
Slowly working through some images from New York while frantically getting ready for @sixexhibition next week.
Take your weather with you
Missing New York already ... it rained a lot while I was there but it didn`t spoil anything ... sunshine comes from within.
Goodbye New York
New York reflections
Lots of lovely shiny things around the city creating hidden landscapes with their reflections.
Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition continues into Monday. Artists talks and meet the artists Saturday and Sunday … more info at @rhythmunseen
Hidden worlds beneath my feet. Pavement abstract.
Still here for in New York for the Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition … it’s our private view tonight … check out @rhythmunseen for more info
City trees
One thing I love about cities are the parks .. .. the trees in New York are particularly fine and lush with new leaves right now…. Made more green by the persistent rain !
Hanging the artwork for the show tomorrow @rhythmunseen …
Rainy day in New York
Getting ready for the Rhythm of the Unseen Exhibition @rhythmunseen at @sohophotogallery
Fractured Shore
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Another bark abstract just before I set off for New York for the Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition @rhythmunseen
Lot of things exciting happening in May/June after I get back .. Six exhibition at The Horsebridge in Whitstable @sixexhibition and then South East Open Studios here in Buxted @seosartist @seopenstudios
.... and breathe .... !
Getting ready for Rhythm of the Unseen exhibition. @rhythmunseen
Tree Sea
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My continuing obsession with bark landscapes moves onto Oak trees....... its amazing the landscapes which are hidden in plain sight.
Turbulence
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Rattling windows
and sneaking under the door
The winds of change.
Another from my Yew tree Barkscapes series, which has snuck up on me somehow and taken hold of my imagination (other trees are available and may be coming along soon)
Hecate`s Shadow
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A different feel from the Yew tree of the last few posts. Yew trees are thought to represent death and resurrection and are often associated with Hecate, the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, light, ghosts, and the moon. Hecate was also the goddess and protector of portals and entranceways. She was portrayed as a liminal goddess who can cross from the underworld to the physical world with ease.
This image is from marks on the Yew tree bark where the outer skin is stripped away to reveal the grain beneath. While processing this image emerged, which looks like a figure emerging from or entering the ancient tree.
Broken vision
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From my developing series of landscapes found in the bark of an ancient Yew tree.
Hollow Storm
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Another from my developing series of landscapes found in the bark of an ancient Yew tree.
Unseen Dreams
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Following on from yesterdays post, another hidden landscape from an ancient yew tree.
Awakening
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I am always amazed by the resilience of trees and the way their form tells the story of their lives. Near where I live is an ancient yew tree, said to be over 2000 years old. Yews are subject to many myths and superstitions but most of all they seem to be immortal. The patterns in the bark and branches make me think of wild ancient landscapes full of rich colours and dramatic curves. So you may be seeing a few of these images coming your way.
I am putting together my images for our upcoming exhibition in New York @rhythmunseen ... some from this series may make the cut ... still pondering!
March winds
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As the saying goes:
March winds and April showers
Bring forth May flowers.
Let`s hope so!
Waking Dream
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Spring Blues
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It`s officially Spring, but the grey skies still prevail. Dreaming of warmer days.