Full Description
A stunning collection of artwork from the Arborealists, a group of highly skilled artists who feature trees, forests and woodland as their most vital subjects.
The Arborealists' diverse and influential work highlights protected woodland's history and changing landscapes, as well as illuminating the enchantment of ancient trees. Each member has developed their own artistic language, showcasing manifold applications in everything from scale, medium, style and philosophical approach. Featuring the artwork of Arborealist members including Tim Craven, Jemma Appleby, Alex Faulkner, Ann Blockley, Fiona McIntyre and many more, this beautiful book is a joyful celebration of the natural world. As well as showcasing the diverse work of 36 artists, the book includes:
• An introduction to the Arborealists by Philippa Beale, a founding member.
• Information on some of the site-specific projects undertaken by the collective, written by the President of the Arborealists, Tim Craven.
• An exploration of the woodland at Staverton Park in Suffolk, written by author and woodland ecologist George Peterken.
In the last ten years, the Arborealists' many successful exhibitions have carved them a strong national profile and widespread critical acclaim. Forests, Woods and Groves is perfect for anyone with an interest in spectacular art or a passion for the natural world.
Contents
Foreword, by Philippa Beale and Chloe Hughes RCA 6
The Arborealists: site-specific projects 2017-2024, by Tim Craven 8
Staverton Park, Suffolk: imagination and reality, by George Peterken 12
The Arborealists and their work, by Philippa Beale 20
The Arborealists:
Robert Amesbury Brooks 28
Jemma Appleby 31
Richard Bavin 34
Philippa Beale 37
John Blandy 40
Ann Blockley 42
Claire Cansick 45
Andrew Carnie 48
Stella Carr 51
Lara Cobden 54
Tim Craven 57
Annabel Cullen 60
Blaze Cyan 63
Mike Dodd 66
Alex Egan 69
Alex Faulkner 72
Stephanie Fawbert 75
Paul Finn 78
Tom Genders 81
Crispin Heesom 84
Julie Held 86
Tilia Holmes 89
Abi Kremer 92
Ursula Leach 95
Natasha Lien 98
Rosemary Mafrici 101
Fiona McIntyre 104
Władysław Mirecki 107
Paul Newman 110
Howard Phipps 113
Alan Rankle 116
Angela Rumble 119
Celia de Serra 122
Nahem Shoa 125
Kevin Tole 128
Jacqueline Wedlake Hatton 130
David Wiseman 133
Artist biographies 136
About the authors 143
Credits 143
