Photographs were taken yesterday during a 6 mile walk in Dovedale near Ashbourne in the Peak District. An area with spectacular rock formations of limestone emerging dramatically from a rich, green landscape so beautiful I was speechless at times. This is an area new to me and one that has really provoked ideas. These caves were so beautiful; limestone worn away into such amazing forms, white, silver, charcoal grey contrasted with lichen and tiny plants growing in the crevices.
Hepworth was influenced by the Yorkshire landscape that she saw from the window of her father's car; undulating hills and forms. I felt like that yesterday; natural forms carved by years of wear and the movement over centuries. I am drawn by form; curves, archways from delicate structure to huge formations... and then the textures. I could have spent a whole day just taking photographs and sketching. Influences are all around in the landscape and this area was brimming with them. It was a very good 4 days!
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