Pleased to be included in this exhibition @ryedalefolkmuseum about the northern landscape during lockdown
It’s on from tomorrow 18 September-14 November.
Really interesting visit. Got to see @carolemccourtart work today @killhopemuseum She’s artist in residence at this fascinating lead mining museum.
#artistinresidence #leadmining #landscape #contemporarypractice #northpennines #north #northern #mining #lead #metals #vibrantmatter #buried #earth #minerals #vctorian #labour
Coalescence by Olivia Turner @livvyturner_ and @deborahbeckjewellery PreView @globearts this afternoon. Great venue looking so cool.
Mark Devereux Projects have supported my practice in the STUDIOBOOK course and in my ACE application.
Just heard about my application for funding for my project. So pleased. Thanks to @mdp_info Mark Devereux made it all possible
#funding #artscouncilengland #projects #landscape #landmarks #dianaterry #contemporaryart #globearts
Knab End
Hidden rural quarry burnt at least five times in 2018 and often subject to arson. I found explosives in the rubbish. Making fires is a basic human trait and seems to take place in these hidden spaces. Meanwhile the quarry is just about recovering and the heather is promising this year. That will show in this series of paintings.
#quarries #loveoldham #burntmoor #rewilding #rockface #pennines #peakdistrict #saddleworth #oldham #contemporarypainting #cbp #contemporarybritishpainting #abstractlandscape
More Moregate Mooches
Today discovered the chain of quarries about 100 metres from my house. It’s next to Uppermill, the commercial centre of Saddleworth. The outcrops are in a series on the western side of the valley. I can remember the sound of blasting in the 1980s. If any of you have similar memories or know of someone who worked quarries in the area please contact me. I’m researching for a project Land Marks.
#quarries #loveoldham #rocks #gritstone #moregate #uppermill #saddleworth #rewilded #natureonourdoorstep #visualresearch #peakdistrictnationalpark #junction_21_arts
Moorgate Quarry Mooch
Exploring the big quarry above Uppermill today. It was closed in 1995 and in 1999 Oldham Council took ownership and restoration has created a healthy eco system. Nature has rewilded a once barren landscape. There is a wonderful array of wildlife insects, birds, heather and other flowers. You may even see foxes or deer. It’s going to be added to the list for my upcoming exhibitions. More information later.
#loveoldham
#rewilding #rewildingbritain #rocksandquarry #gritstone #outmooching #mooch #research #vibrantmatter #environment #contemporaryart #drawtonotice #local #walktosee
Above the Quarry
Do you feel the anticipation growing that the new normal might be okay? Bank holiday over and three exhibitions in the pipeline so back planning and painting. This one is now resolved with addition of lichen aka #yellowochre
#newnormal #newnormal2021 #abovethequarry #quarry #moorland #pulehill #pulehillrocks #kindergritstone #gritstone #pennines #peakdistrictnationalpark #marsdenmoor #marsdenmoornationaltrust #moorsforthefuture #planningahead #exhibition #lichen #rocks #newworks #threeexhibitions #openexhibition #collaboration #soloexhibition
Away from the studio today. Breaking my social media fast. Here’s Linda life drawing @globearts
#texture #pattern #inspiredbymatisse #myownstyle #colour #lifepainting #fullday #summerschool #globearts #dianaterry
Mortarium completed
I’ll not be posting any work for a while as I’m going to catch up with my family who live far away. See you later
finished drawing if the specimen @galleryoldham #localhistorymuseum #oldham #research #workingideas #roman #kitchenequipment #castleshaw #hillfort #fortlet #newcastleturkishbaths
Bowl Shapes
Buried treasure done beforehand
#buriedtreasure #treasure #madebeforenow #thickbowls #quarries #ceramic #hollowformsculpture
Research @oldhamcouncil local studies archive. Buried things
#buriedtreasure
#archeology #ceramicsofinstagram #ceramics #mortarium #romanremains #castleshaw #oldham #fortlet #romanforts #researchmethodology #researchceramics #contemporaryartpractice
Spanner Quarry complete
#oilonpaper
#contemporarypractice
#sketchbook
#geology
#quarries
#rocks
#water
#abstractlandscape
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#peakdistrict
#mortarium
#strata
#rewilding
#repurposed
Spanner Quarry
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#sketchbook
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#rocks
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#repurposed
Spanner Quarry
Non Diptych
Spanner Quarry in the Pennines. It’s a well known climbing spot. It’s part of a series of quarries called Running Hill Pits. I’m painting a series of quarries in my area for an exhibition in October.
#oilonpaper
#contemporarypractice
#sketchbook
#geology
#quarries
#rocks
#water
#abstractlandscape
#landmarks
#peakdistrict
#mortarium
#strata
#rewilding
#repurposed
Pule Hill 2
When I’m quarry hunting they almost always appear suddenly and very close. They are sometimes hidden and rewilded but as anyone who knows this place you have a stiff climb up to the rock face. Gritstone was blasted out to make the tunnels under the Pennines. The spoil heaps are still there also being rewilded. More information below
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/standedge-tunnel-and-visitor-centre
#pulehill #closeup #diptych #oilpainting #quarry #vibrantmatter #peakdistrict #climbingwall #marsden #marsdenmoor #westyorkshire #contemporarypainting #gritstones #kindergritstone #saulhaygallery
Pule Hill
#pulehill
#gritsone #kindergritstone #geology
#climbinginspiration
#contemporarypractice
#sketchbook
#geology
#quarries
#rocks
#water
#abstractlandscape
#landmarks
#peakdistrict
#moratorium
#strata
#rewilding
#repurposed
#oilpainting
#preparationforexhibition
In the studio putting recent work close together. Like clustering plants, paintings seem to communicate with each other when in the same space. It helps me to see connections too.
#pulehill
#print
#contemporarypractice
#sketchbook
#geology
#quarries
#rocks
#water
#abstractlandscape
#landmarks
#peakdistrict
#mortarium
#strata
#rewilding
#repurposed
Work in Progress getting back to the oil paint but this time on paper. I like to get thin lines scratching through the luscious paint. Exploring Edges
#collageart
#print
#contemporarypractice
#sketchbook
#geology
#quarries
#rocks
#water
#abstractlandscape
#landmarks
#peakdistrict
#mortarium
#strata
#rewilding
#repurposed
#workinprogress
#rockandquarrypaintings