Overview

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.

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Author:   Philippa Beale
Publisher:   Batsford
Imprint:   Batsford
ISBN:  

9781849949781

ISBN 10:   1849949786
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   07 November 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of 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

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Philippa Beale is an artist, curator and educator, and is a founding member of the Arborealists. Philippa has spent the last twenty-four years curating exhibitions in the UK, France and Gibraltar and was elected a Fellow in Fine Art for Higher Education in 2006. Her work aims to bear witness to the greater environmental campaign and to provide visual experiences that enable people to feel connected to nature and their love of trees. She lives in Margate in Kent.

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