What I find most inspiring about the forest is its ability to invite you in through the endless amount of ‘open doors’ that call for your attention. Once inside, this tranquil space allows you to observe its calmness, beauty and quietude. By observing groups of trees rather than individual ones, I begin to see this work as a study in verticals and colour – as well as an exploration of how the adjacencies and location of the trees have a bearing on their appearance and stature. Twelve months may initially appear too short a time in which to observe and record a forest, especially considering that the beech trees in Ashridge have existed for many centuries. However, it is the deciduous nature of this forest that is responsible for its spectacular annual visible change – as elements decay and fall away and new growth emerges, repeating the cycle from year to year.
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| One year in Ashridge, Winter Series, Untitled No. 5 |
The great woods of Ashridge extend across 2,965 acres, making it one of the largest areas of deciduous woodland in England.
The print shown here is from the Winter Series
A contact sheet showing the series captured over the four seasons along with editions and prices is available upon request. Contact siobhan@siobhandoran.com
