SHREDDED COAST

During World War 2, the Nazi occupation built the “Atlantic Wall”, running the entire length of the country to defend against Allied sea invasion. Massive cement barricades and huge gun emplacements stand as reminders that refuse to be buried. Abandoned shipping bleeds rust into the sand as they slowly disintegrate.

TIDAL PATTERN, RELIEF SERIES OF STUDIES

Artwork Description

Studies on watercolour paper.

Each piece is made in relief with recycled card, acrylic paint and cotton thread.

Abstract landscape artwork by artist John Berrick
Abstract landscape artwork by artist John Berrick

SCULPTURAL WALL HANGINGS

Artwork Description

Sculptural wall hangings. Each piece is made from hand-painted collage papers, canvas, acrylic paint and cotton thread.

OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY

As the visible signs of coastal erosion, from rising sea levels and climate change, dig deeply into the shore line the slow annihilation of a once familiar landscape is evident. Shifting sands swallow the coastal forests and summer heat brings devastation with fires.

POPPY STUDIES

Artwork Description

Sculptural wall hangings.

Each piece is made from hand-painted collage papers, canvas, acrylic paint and cotton thread.

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