Bastion Mews - Interview with the artist Emmeline North

Interview with the artist Emmeline North. Artwork Our Wild Heart
Her commission for Hereford is inspired by the floodplain meadows that straddle the River Wye. The mural features the iconic structure of Canary Bridge wrapped in the native plant species of Bartonsham Meadows, symbolising the community’s battle to retain the meadow and ensure nature retains its place in the city.
“The inspiration for my work came from consultations with the Friends of Bartonsham Meadows and Jenny Cashmore’s foraging work. The Friends helped me understand the floodplain meadow species and select what kind of species to focus on including hawthorn, blue speedwell, snake’s head fritillary, wild cherry blossom, tansy, teasel and wild rose.”
“The commission combines all the different elements of the murals I’ve created to this point. I really love architecture, so the mural started with architectural forms - sharp lines, strong shapes in the background - and then I slowly added texture, lime wash and botanical illustration.”
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