Colliers Way artworks
Colliers Way is a 23-mile rural route that leaves the Kennet and Avon Canal at Monkton Combe and meanders through impressive countryside along a disused railway line. A free leaflet illustrating the cycle route and artworks is available from Sustrans on tel: 0845 113 0065 or download (pdf).
The Brief:
Artists worked with local schools to develop work based around the concept of a ‘Linear Orchard' which was planted by Sustrans on Colliers Way. The orchard consists of English apple trees planted at intervals to highlight disappearing orchards in Somerset, and echo self seeded fruit trees (from apple cores thrown from trains) along the route.
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Linear Orchard and Three Pocket Orchards
“The apple trees and enamel signs fit so well into this path, small scale and almost secretive, I look out for each one, the old names are almost like poetry.” Local Resident.
Old English Apple Varieties: Enamel Signs by Liz Turrell and Imi Maufe
Stone Column by Jerry Ortmans
Fussell's Railings by Jez Pearson
Genome Stripes
“I live in Kilmesden, LOVE the new cycle path, use it for dog walking and cycling almost daily and wanted you to know that I also love these colourful genome stripes, they are great fun, keep up the great work.” Local resident.
Cycle Sign Waymarkers by Elizabeth Turrell and Imi Maufe
Enamel Sign Waymarkers by Elizabeth Turrell and Imi Maufe
Simplicity Bench by Yumiko Aoyagi
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School Work
Artists Jon Easterby, Louise Baker, Liz Turrel and Imi Maufe worked with local schools and parents to develop artwork for the project. Artists' and students' ideas were then exhibited as part of a Schools Exhibition at Radstock Museum.
This project has been made possible by the generous support of the Arts Council England, South West Regional Development Agency, Radstock Town Council, Somerset County Council, and Mendip District Council, The Gatliff Trust, and BANES.