Pushing
Aside the Gates of Darkness
Themes and imagery appearing in the work (after sketching out some initial ideas Jan.04)
Themes and imagery appearing in the work (after sketching out some initial ideas Jan.04)
lThe title ‘Pushing Aside the Gates of
Darkness’ comes from an
Eric Ravilious description of the Wilmington
Giant (or The Long Man of
Wilmington), a chalk hill
figure cut out on the hillside.
(‘the Sun-God
pushing aside the gates of darkness’ quoted P60, ‘Eric Ravilious - Imagined Realities’ by
Alan Powers)
lThe zigzags aim to balance the black and white, adding a lively, dynamic motif.
lMany of the sculptural
figures are based on Barbara Hepworth
maquettes.