Unusual High Weald exhibition

'Wondrous Rocks and Valleys' is the very first major exhibition about the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Mar 2007, 08:38 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:35 BST

It is on at Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery.

As a focal point, the Museum has commissioned a special installation by local artist Nicholette Goff.

The High Weald AONB Joint Advisory Committee's Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) contributed 50% towards the cost of this artwork.

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Nicholette's brief was to to create a bold and striking three-dimensional installation from natural materials that are characteristic of the High Weald.

She decided to construct a huge 'artist's palette' - filled with the many colours and textures of High Weald substances.

There were 36 palette compartments to fill.

After collecting twigs, nuts, leaves, soil, clay and stones, Nicholette realised that she also wanted to include materials to illustrate that the High Weald is a productive, working landscape. So she enlisted the help of some High Weald Producers.

It was an interesting promotional opportunity: in return for providing something for the palette, the donors would have their produce (or raw material) on display and their business listed alongside the installation. Donated products include: bricks, timber, charcoal, wool, honey, hops, apples, cheese, wildflower seeds and hay.

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