Forests, Woods & Groves Art from the Arborealists

About this book

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
- Wladyslaw 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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Biography

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.