HEATHERCOMBE SCULPTURE TRAIL

SEPTEMBER 2011

The Heathercombe EDGE Sculpture Trail is an annual arts event sited in the beautiful Fairy Wood at Heathercombe, Manaton, Dartmoor,

and is part of the DEVON OPEN STUDIOS.

The exhibition was officially opened by Mr. Bill Hitchins, Chairman of the Dartmoor National Park, and this year we welcomed over 700 visitors to the trail.

The EDGE represents work from all parts of the community, with professional artists showing along-side work made by a range community groups, producing a rich and diverse creative experience for both participants and visitors.

It is our intention that The EDGE continues to evolve as an experimental and inclusive arts platform for the South West. The sculpture trail is a celebration of talented local professional artists and makers, and the role of the arts as a transformative process.

EDGE ARTISTS 2010

Greg Abel, Chris Amey, Bridget Arnold, Mike Boyer, Mel Chambers,

Sue Cheney, Tati Dennehy, Natalie Elder, Spencer Field Larcombe,

Carl Hahn, Sean Hellman, Laurel Keeley, Doug King Smith,

Richenda Macgregor, Anne Marie Moss, Liz Meadow, Anne Middleton,

Maggi Squire, Jilly Sutton.

EDGE 2010 included work made by groups working with Insider Art,

Magic Carpet and Moretonhampstead Primary School.

MED Theatre performed Brown Hare, a piece created at Heathercombe during the summer.

During the EDGE the trail and gardens were visited by nearly six hundred people.

From our visitors book……..

“ a walking poem of nature and humankind’

“ wonderful magical place. So much talent on display”

‘this has been a much needed piece of heaven that we did not even know was here. The sculptures and their placing within the landscape was real art in conversation with nature. We go home nourished….. thank you!’

‘Alice in wonderland meets Kew – Wonderful.”

SEE GALLERY OF HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EDGE 2011

All photography – Mel Bambury

Watch this space for forthcoming details of the Heathercombe Sculpture Trail and Weekend Crafts Events for September 2012.

Artists and makers, please refer to the Submissions page or contact Mel Bambury
high@heathercombe.com
Thanks.