Jane Sharkey – Walking artist and maker inspired by life on Lundy

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  • October 13, 2024

    Exploring Lundy’s Hidden Granite Punchbowl

    Exploring Lundy’s Hidden Granite Punchbowl

    Although I have been living on Lundy for over three years now and visiting for many more, I have never known of the existence of the granite punchbowl. I knew of Punchbowl valley just West of Pondsbury, but considered it a feature of the terrain. This all changed as when on one of my participatory…

  • September 27, 2024

    Representing Lundy at the Created Festival, The Big Sheep

    Representing Lundy at the Created Festival, The Big Sheep

    Representing Lundy Island at the Created Festival at The Big Sheep. This is a North Devon craft and art event. It celebrates creativity, landscape, and local makers.

  • July 29, 2024

    Lundy Standing Stones: Original Song by Jane Harris

    Lundy Standing Stones: Original Song by Jane Harris

    Creation of the “Standing Stones” Song The “Standing Stones” song was born from a walk with Jane Harris of Songways as we walked amongst the standing stones on Lundy Island. During this walk, we read Haikus from a recent Ginko Walk. As we wandered and conversed, we discussed the Haikus and the stones, sparking curiosity…

  • July 25, 2024

    Ancient stones

    Ancient stones

    A song written on Lundy Island by Jane Harris, Ancient Stones emerged from stone walks, listening and the quiet creativity of the island landscape

  • July 24, 2024

    Lundy Postcard Project: Exhibition and PDF Book

    Lundy Postcard Project: Exhibition and PDF Book

    Many Lundy visitors participated in the Postcard project, resulting in 80 responses. The postcards were exhibited at St Helens Church Lundy, and compiled into a PDF book accessible to all. The book allows viewers to revisit the postcards and potentially find their own contribution.

  • June 21, 2024

    A Beltane Walk to the Standing Stones of Lundy

    A Beltane Walk to the Standing Stones of Lundy

    Exploring the standing stones of Lundy Island during a Beltane walk focused on ritual, mapping, and embodied sensory experience

  • June 19, 2024

    Lundy Island Pilgrimage: Walking Route, Pilgrim Passport and Island Reflection

    Lundy Island Pilgrimage: Walking Route, Pilgrim Passport and Island Reflection

    A guide to the Lundy Island pilgrimage, including walking routes, the pilgrim passport and a slower way of experiencing the island.

  • April 27, 2024

    Exploring William Anastasi’s Pocket Drawings: Art in Motion

    Exploring William Anastasi’s Pocket Drawings: Art in Motion

    Discover Pocket Drawings on Lundy Island — a walking-based art project where movement, terrain and the body create drawings shaped by the landscape.

  • March 26, 2024

    Lundy walking scores

    Lundy walking scores

    As part of my MA in Fine Art, I’m delving into the sensory connections we form with places through the simple act of walking. This project, in particular, revolves around the concept of following “scores” – participatory instructions designed to offer fresh perspectives on engaging with Lundy. Even if you’re a regular visitor to Lundy,…

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