Eric Ravilious, James and the Foremost Prince, 1934
Mark Titchner, Blessed are the Eyes That See the Things We See, 2023
Outside Fludes, Denton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BB
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James and the Foremost Prince
James and the Foremost Prince was painted by Eric Ravilious in 1934 and depicts a tug and dredgers at Newhaven harbour, with its belt of buckets and mud chute, it suggests a Constructivist sculpture. It is a great example of Ravilious’ fascination with the town’s industrial infrastructure, nestled within the landscape of the South Downs. Ravilious was attracted by the town’s busy port and unique combination of marine, rural and industrial landscapes. As man-made objects with personality, ships were an ideal complement to his fascination with wheeled vehicles.
Artworks on Denton Island photo:© Rob Harris
About Mark Titchner
Mark Titchner’s (b. 1973, Luton, UK) work focuses on an exploration of words and language, in re-cent years much of his production has been based in the public realm. These public works have often been created from group activities, working particularly with young people and in mental health settings. He was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2006, participated in the Venice Biennale in 2007 and was Artist in Residence at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto in 2012. His work is held in many public collections including Tate, Arts Council, Government Art Collection and the British Council.
Mark’s thoughts and inspiration:
‘Ravilious’ artwork celebrated the collision of the East Sussex landscape with modern industry. This juxtaposition suggests both a mythical past and an imagined future. In my artwork I wanted to consider the contested nature of contemporary industrial landscape and the reality of living within it. Is it possible to celebrate such a landscape today without considering the environmental consequences of modern industry? My artwork adapts a biblical text that is inscribed upon the gravestone of Ravilious and his wife Tirzah Garwood moving the emphasis of the sentence away from individual perception towards a collective reflection.’
Other Trail locations
MORE ABOUT NEWHAVEN
The Sidings also hosts an exhibition by Seahaven Academy students, Jake Beaumont, Jacob Marsh, Nicolas Graczyk, Ben Rickards, and Sam Turnbull in response to the Ravilious paintings. The mixed media prints combine an essence of the Ravilious pieces studied in workshops with printmaker Emma Taylor, capturing the modern day working neighbourhood that the students know and love.
Check social media and the website for a range of events and activities associated with the trail, at the Hillcrest Centre, the Hope Inn, Marine Workshops, and an exhibition of the trail Ravilious paintings at Towner Eastbourne.
TRAVEL AND ACCESSIBILITY
Newhaven train and bus stations are next to the Sidings. There is free parking at the Sidings, Denton Island, and at Dacre Road car park. Only pub patrons are allowed to use the Hope Car Park. The viewing points for all artworks are fully accessible. Please be aware of a short stretch of Fort Road that does not have pavement.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Sidings Bistro and The Hope Inn both have excellent food and drink menus.
MORE TO DO IN NEWHAVEN
Visit Newhaven Art Space for contemporary art at 24 High Street, @newhavenartprojects
Celebrate coast, culture & community in September with @newhavenfestival
Visit artists and makers across East Sussex in September at @artwavefestival
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