I am a regular reader of Apollo magazine. This might seem very strange, given the fact that its intended readership is people engaged in the art market. It reviews regularly exhibitions I have no chance whatsoever of seeing, and comments on aspects of the global market which may seem to be a million miles from … Read more
Yesterday afternoon we drove over to Skipton for a presentation in connection with my current exhibition there. This is my “Green Man” material, which is currently hosted by Holy Trinity church, in the town. It was a really encouraging occasion. There was a short service first, which the vicar had carefully managed to relate to … Read more
This afternoon I put the finishing touches to a talk I have to give tomorrow, on The Green Man. One thing was rather indeterminate in my mind for a good part of the process of writing. Should I entitle it “Looking for the Green Man”, or “Finding the Green Man”. The difference between the two … Read more
Yes, perhaps, but perhaps only prudent. I turned down an invitation today to lead a session for children, on the subject of my “Green Man” material. I haven’t dealt with that kind of audience since about 1970. I am sure that I would need a great deal more time than is available in order to … Read more
Somewhat to my consternation the rector at the church in Skipton, where my “Green Man” series is now on show, has suggested that it might be interesting to make this the theme of a presentation to children in the local church school. What a great idea! Until I realise that what he has in mind … Read more
This afternoon we drove over to Skipton, up in the Yorkshire Dales, to hang my series of images of the “Green Man”, in the ancient parish church. I’m rather pleased with the result …. although somewhat deterred by the follow up. The space in which I have been allowed to present my work is ideal … Read more
The details of my forthcoming exhibition are now confirmed. Entitled “Finding the Green Man” will take place in Skipton Parish Church between Saturday 21 September and Wednesday 30 October. I hope you can drop in, if you live reasonably close to Skipton. A part of the interest of the event is that the ancient parish … Read more
I’m back in Bradford now, having travelled down to Worcester in order to collect my exhibition from the Cathedral. I’m very pleased with the response I’ve had to my work, which is many respects has been as warm as for any of my previous shows. It has been interesting to get home and have the … Read more
You might well have encountered the image of the “Green Man”. It is common to find, particularly in very old churches in this country, carved into the stonework, images of human heads with foliage emerging from the eyes or mouth or nose. These are generally known as images of the “Green Man” (technically, as “foliate … Read more
I have no idea from whence this idea came. It felt as if it suddenly burst in my head while I was doing something else. Quite out of the blue I had a perception that there is an interesting artistic seam to be exploited dealing with the theme of ambiguity. Perhaps it has something to … Read more