saw the enterprise as a win-win-
win situation. It would employ
artists, encourage their creativity,
display their talent in public,
celebrate Romney Marsh,
enhance the urban landscape of
New Romney, create works for
the enjoyment of everyone here
as well as for visitors, develop an
interest in arts amongst the
young and it would make me
happy too.
You’re currently creating a
tapestry of the Romney Marsh.
How is it going? Can anyone
take part?
Yes, the Tapestry of Romney
Marsh is another IMOS
Foundation project. Seven artists
helped with the design and now
it is being sewn. I am staggered
by the skill of our volunteers and
really, really impressed with their
work. There is still room for more
volunteers who are welcome to
get in touch.
What are you working on at the
moment personally?
A few weeks ago I was lucky
enough to acquire the ruined
church of Hope All Saints not far
from here between New Romney
and Ivychurch. There are three
acres of land and we hope to
develop it into a heritage park and
memorial garden. The old stones
will come alive again and move
forward in time as a
contemporary work of art that
nevertheless evokes the history
of the church as a religious
building.
We are inviting people to sponsor
a tree – there are more than a
hundred and fifty to be planted –
or to consider a natural burial or
the scattering of ashes on or near
what remains consecrated
ground.
What has been your proudest
artistic achievement to date?
I am proudest of the work that we
have been able to inspire from
the artists engaged in the various
projects. My own life of
continuing creativity is very
rewarding to me so I would say
that I feel blessed and very lucky
rather than proud.
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