Night Frost, Sycamore Gap
Limited edition linocut print in two different colourways
Oil based ink on Japanese Hosho paper, print area 15x20cm, paper size approx. A4
Paynes Grey edition of 20
Midnight Blue edition of 20
What began life as a commission piece for the publishers HarperNorth is now a limited edition print in its own right. Night Frost, Sycamore Gap was made to accompany the poetry of Kate Fox in her book ‘On Sycamore Gap’, created to commemorate the first anniversary of the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap.
In memoriam to the tree felled at Sycamore Gap, Northumberland in September 2023. Night Frost, Sycamore Gap began life as a commission for publisher HarperNorth’s book ‘On Sycamore Gap’ written by poet Kate Fox. The tree at Sycamore Gap acted as a beacon for so many people, and reading their memories of special moments shared, experienced and connected with the tree was the starting point for all of the prints in this series. I used to live a stone’s throw from the tree myself so I have seen it in all weathers and at all times of day and night. Night Frost, Sycamore Gap is a tribute to the beautiful, clear skies we get up at Hadrian’s Wall in winter.
In memoriam to the tree felled at Sycamore Gap, Northumberland in September 2023. Night Frost, Sycamore Gap began life as a commission for publisher HarperNorth’s book ‘On Sycamore Gap’ written by poet Kate Fox. The tree at Sycamore Gap acted as a beacon for so many people, and reading their memories of special moments shared, experienced and connected with the tree was the starting point for all of the prints in this series. I used to live a stone’s throw from the tree myself so I have seen it in all weathers and at all times of day and night. Night Frost, Sycamore Gap is a tribute to the beautiful, clear skies we get up at Hadrian’s Wall in winter.