On the Road (Again)

Its been a gorgeous day and I've spent it with my lovely Cousins in Cheshire familyjam who are currently hosting an Art/Sculpture Exhibition "Above and Below". Over twenty artists are taking part in this innovative Exhibition including staff, postgraduate students and alumni from the Department of Art & Design, University of Chester. Not only was the weather amazing today but most of the sculptures were displayed in the woodland beside my Cousins' house so as you walked through the woodland you were surprised and wowed by a different exhibit round every corner; my favourite is here and created by Maggie Jackson, senior lecturer in Art History at the University of Chester and the theme of her exhibit was, quote: The initial impetus for this work came from the habitual loss of pieces of clothing whilst travelling. When examined, this loss could be construed as forgetfulness, negligence, or an absence of care . The wrapping and transporting of one's belongings brought to mind the bundles on sticks used by itinerant travellers in fairy tales, such as Dick Whittington, who heads to London in search of fortune. Such bundles are suggestive of a paucity of possessions, a need to travel light, a need to move on and an impermanence. The darker side of this imagery reminds us of refugees; the dispossessed.

I had a chat with Maggie over tea and cakes after our amazing walk though the woodland and she was delighted that "On the Road (Again)" would feature on blip. All the exhibits were stunning but I could relate to this one and the need to travel light!!

Travel light?? that didn't last long as I've come home with a huge bag full of plums and various jars of homemade chutneys, marmalades, and jams !!