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Walking amongst Stones
A participatory walk to discover the standing stones of Lundy. I chose Beltane to do the walk, as this is a pagan festival half way between the Spring and Summer equinox. The walk started at Felix Gade Hut where a fire was lit and a pagan alter complete with willow painted in the colours of…
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Lundy Pilgrimage: Your Complete Guide and Pilgrim Passport
It is Lundy’s quietness and remoteness that make it idea for a Pilgrimage. You can either travel over for the day or stay for a few days. Which ever you chose make sure you read this little book before you go. The book also serves as a Passport for the special stamp you can get…
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Pocket drawings – Lundy visitors
I invited visitors to embark on their own walking journey with a pencil and paper tucked into their pockets. As they wandered the island, the movements of their body guided the pencil, creating a set of marks representing their journey. The drawings create a set of responses to walks where although the mind is attuned…
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PostSense
Introduction Post Sense, is a personal project ignited by an interest in Mail Art and represents part of my MA Fine Art research, which explores how we can become more emobodied in landscape through our senses, as a way of discovering a greater sense of connection. Mail Art was a popular art movement which centered…
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The carvings of Bensons Cave
Down below the Castle, which was built by Henry III, two paths merge, and there you find Bensons Cave. It is believed this cave is about the same age as the Castle. It bears the name Bensons Cave, from the notorious Devon MP. Who In 1747 obtained a contract from the Government to transport English…
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Jenny’s cove, Lundy
Jenny’s Cove is a well known spot on Lundy, but most people only experience it from the top of the island on foot. My first trip around to Jenny’s cove was on a dive boat which whilst waiting for divers, gave the opportunity of taking staff on a trip around the island. As we travelled…
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A dark landscape
Storm Petrel
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Lundy Art Trail
August saw the first ever Lundy Art Trail. The original date had to be cancelled and a rescheduled date, meant a slight change to the artist group. All were excited and some had never been to Lundy before. The artists (whose biogs are detailed below) painted at three/four different locations around the South of the…
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Wild Weaving Blair Witch
One of my weavings featured in Wild weaving is on the Beach Road. It is situated in the trees, just as you turn the bend into the sheltered Millcombe Valley. This weaving was woven at the end of 2022 and has now been there for nearly 8 months, it is still completely intact. This has…
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Lundy Weatherscape
The weather on Lundy Island is a fascinating and integral part of daily life for its inhabitants. The unique weather patterns play a significant role in shaping the activities of those living on the island. For instance, for avid walkers like me, the weather is the ultimate decider of where the day’s journey will take…
Jane Sharkey 