MOUNTAIN WHISPERS
Mountain Whispers is a story that reveals the intense impression that the Banff Mountains made on an idealistic young woman from industrial Victorian England. Arriving on the transcontinental railway in 1888, she was overawed by an explosion of nature ― one she could only have previously dreamed of. Armed with a newfangled camera ― and an unusually permissive husband ― she took to the ‘wilds’ exploring the landscape and gathering stories. The photographs, drawings, letters home, conversations she recorded in her diary, uncover not only the mysteries of her new surroundings and the people she encountered, but offer glimpse into the intoxicating effect that nature can have on the soul.
I’m using my BAIR residency to research and develop a site-specific project – MOUNTAIN WHISPERS. Above is a brief introduction to the project, but more information can be found on my website (http://lokijo.wordpress.com)
BANFF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (BAIR) PROGRAMME
The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
INTRODUCTION
My intention with this blog, is to document my experience and how it shapes my practice, and hopefully through my reflections reveal aspects of the Banff residency: the environment, the community, the resources available, etc. that other artists might find useful to know. I’m happy to answer any specific comments or questions from people about any aspects of the residency. Please contact me on my website.
My Banff Residency has been supported by Arts Council England.
