I did this oil
painting, ‘Isle of Glass’, in 2007.
The title refers to one of the names for the tor, Ynys
Witrin .
It was inspired by the various legends and stories about
Glastonbury.
I have referenced the Christian legacy with the crossed keys
on the heraldic sun and the ruins of the abbey .
The unicorn and the
eagle represent the chivalric and questing aspects of the Arthurian legends
The largest water drop was meant to also resemble a fish
bowl. The diving figure is a back reference to a much earlier painting inspired
by an observation gallery at a swimming pool.
I also wanted to play with paths and perception in this
picture, as I tried to give the viewer several different paths to explore
within it.
Until next time
Adieu
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