Before, Behind

Original – Acrylics and mixed media on canvas, framed in white wood box float frame
c70cm x 60cm x 4cm

Before, Behind is a largish artwork that creates a bold statement.

It forms part of my Cornish Landmarks Collection – recreating iconic buildings of Cornwall.

This is a representation of of Wheal Coates Tin Mine at St Agnes, Cornwall depicting a play on angles reflecting the rocks and lodes below. The quote “before, behind, at every angle..” is taken from the poem “The Mine” published circa 1863 and written by John Harris, a miner at Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. It is a graphic, visceral description of mining at that time. I am fascinated by mining as coal mining is part of my DNA and I love the sight of all the (sadly) disused mines around Cornwall. Wheal Coates is situated in a particularly beautiful spot.

If you would like more photos of this work to really get a feel for its detail and texture, please contact me.