It has been a while since we posted on this blog … we’ve been a bit busy, and here’s an update to share what has evolved from The Long View. The fourth of the seven trees, the Under Helm Sycamore, has become the central point for a new project. After a long while planning, we’re… Read More
The Preston Elms
It was with heavy hearts that we took The Long View down from ONCA – what a lovely gallery, and a hugely positive response from people who came along to see the show. Thank you to everyone for your messages and comments. Of course while we were in Brighton, and to follow on from our… Read More
Winter dawn at the Little Asby Hawthorn
before the sun shows itself / the stillness seems stiller / it is the space between breaths / the lost space between dreaming and waking … dawn at the Little Asby Hawthorn Read More
treefold:east on Little Asby Common
The treefold on Little Asby Common is the second of three treefolds being built in Cumbria as part of The Long View and the Charter Art Residency programme. Read More
The Long View Exhibition
The Long View exhibition is at Grizedale Forest June 21st – August 31st 2017. Trees, The Lake District, Walking, Photography, Poetry … a celebration of all of these and an invitation to pause and reflect.
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The Long View Book
After two years we have come to know the seven remarkably ordinary trees of The Long View pretty well – we’ve also learned a huge amount from the people who have walked to the trees with us. We’re delighted to be able to announce the publication of The Long View book which, in 184-pages, and… Read More
Drizzle and Moon Shadows ~ the Dark Walks/2
Notes from the Dark Walks/2: A journey into Langstrath Valley to spend sunset and sunrise with the Birch… Read More
Into the Blue : Planning
Planning the installation at the Langstrath Birch – bringing blue to the tree Read More
the Dark Walks : Collecting Greys
the Dark Walks – dusk and dawn at seven trees of The Long View – taking a closer look, tree by tree. We begin with the Wasdale Oak … Read More
From the Heart: Green – the third installation
We’re just back from quite an amazing afternoon. Today the Little Asby Hawthorn had a transformation. It has been leafless since late October: high on the limestone scar of Little Asby Common winter comes early. This afternoon, we added a fresh canopy of leaves to it, each leaf carrying a memory, a story or a… Read More