Acknowledgements and References
Books
'A Sense Of Place: Sculpture In Landscape', Edited by Peter Davies and Tony Knipe, 1984. ISBN 0 904461 85 8
'The Grizedale Experience - Sculpture, Arts and Theatre in a Lakeland Forest', Edited by Bill Grant and Paul Harris, 1991. ISBN 0 86241 354 0
'Natural Order - Visual Arts and Crafts in Grizedale Forest Park', Edited by Bill Grant and Paul Harris, 1996. ISBN 0 9525450 5 5
All three of the above books were absolutely invaluable in the making of this website, and are essential reads if you have even a passing interest in the sculpture project at Grizedale (and if you don't, what are you doing here?). They are out of print now, but copies are still easily obtainable online. Not only do they provide a lot of the historical information you will find on this site, but this is also where many of the artists' quotes came from, as well as some pictures.
'The Outlying Fells of Lakeland', A.Wainwright, 1974. ISBN 978 0 7112 3175 7; Wainwright's collection of 'easier' walks and hills; Carron Crag gets a chapter.
'The Parish of Satterthwaite, A Social History', by Suzanne Tiplady and Kevin Baverstock is full of fascinating details about the history of Grizedale's village, including the story behind the founding of Satterthwaite and Rusland School, down by the river at Force Forge.
"Never Mind the Quantocks" by Stuart Maconie (2012, ISBN 978 1 4463 0165 4) is a collection of columns written for Country Walking magazine and although Grizedale is only mentioned in one of the essays, there are references abound to the fells and tarns of the surrounding area.
'The Plague Dogs', by Richard Adams, 1977. ISBN 0 713 9105 5 0. This was the inspiration for Kevin Harrison's 'The Plague Dog' sculpture, and some of the locations in the book were based on parts of Grizedale itself. To extend the Lakeland connection further, Alfred Wainwright even contributed some illustrations. If you want the proper ending though, which Adams was going to write before his horrified publisher made him change it, then watch the film, directed by Adams himself.
There have been numerous books written about Donald Campbell, the speed record king who lost his life on Coniston Water, but the one I read while researching was 'Donald Campbell: The Man Behind The Mask' by David Tremayne, 2005 ISBN 978-0553815115
Hunter Davies may not have cared too much for Grizedale, but 'A Walk Around The Lakes' (1979, ISBN 0 600 20012 4) is still an engaging and funny travel book, and well worth a read for anybody who likes the Lake District.
The genre-defying 'The Strangled Cry of the Writer-In-Residence' by Duncan McLaren is not specifically about Grizedale as such, being more of a bizarre rumination on the life and loves John Ruskin, but the opening chapters provide a telling glimpse into the workings of Adam Sutherland's tenure as Arts Director at Grizedale, at the turn of the century.
'Swallows and Amazons', Arthur Ransome, 1930. ISBN 978 0 09957279 4. This children's classic was based in a fictionalised version of Coniston, and it would seem those intrepid little scamps even strayed on to Grizedale's western slopes, as there are several areas on the Machell's Coppice walk (the purple route) which served as settings in the book. The 2016 film was shot, in part, on location at Coniston, as well as Tarn Hows and Derwent Water.
Internet
www.grizedalesculpture.org - the official website for Grizedale Forest.
www.grizedalearchive.org is an ingenious project by Edwina Fitzpatrick. The interactive map reveals the locations of sculptures past and present to those patient enough to find them. Prepare to lose an afternoon to it.
www.grizedaleforestsculpturepark.wordpress.com - a website from fellow Grizedale sculpture devotee and cartophile Amelia Harvey, this one has information galore, as well as a treasure trove of photos and a superb collection of maps. Massive thanks are due to Amelia for the co-operation on this project.
www.grizedale.org is the home of Grizedale Arts, who are based at Lawson Park, overlooking Coniston Water.
www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/hideo-furuta - the obituary for Hideo Furuta, from which I've quoted.
http://ixia-info.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/adam-sutherland-interview.pdf
www.artcornwall.org/interviews/Adam_Sutherland_Grizedale2.htm - the two interviews with recent Grizedale Arts director Adam Sutherland, which I have quoted from. Interesting reads.
I need to give a couple of honourable mentions to some fellow sculpture enthusiasts as well. Thanks to Robzet for having the presence of mind to photograph Lone Seat all those years ago, rather than just sitting on the thing like everyone else apparently did, myself included. Thanks also to Andrew Boardman, another person who knows the agony of wandering around the hillside looking for Decomposers.
Special thanks to Hazel Stone and the current team at Grizedale for getting the sculpture project back on track after a few years of turmoil. Last but not least, thanks also to Katherine Goodwin from Bordeaux University for taking the time to speak about the art at Grizedale.
Artists
One thing I have learned while making this website is that sculptors are a very friendly, co-operative bunch. Many have shared their photographs, stories and other revelations with me and for this I am incredibly grateful.
www.robertkoenig-sculptor.com is the website of Robert Koenig, the artist responsible for 'Private Meeting' and several others. Special thanks must go to Robert for providing some more information about his works.
www.fashionarchitecturetaste.com is the website of FAT, the London-based art collective responsible for 'You Make Me Feel Mighty Real'. Special thanks to Sam Jacob from FAT for responding to all my disco-related enquiries.
www.frailloop.co.uk is where you will find Gavin Darby, aka Frailloop, maker of the sculptures at Grizedale Campsite. Big thanks to Gavin for his help, and his tales of touring insects.
Speaking of which, Grizedale Campsite's website is www.grizedale-camping.co.uk if you fancy a stay.
Charles Poulsen made four sculptures in 1997, head to www.charlespoulsen-sculpture.com for a look at his expansive portfolio. Special thanks to Charlie for all his help, and also kudos for the photographs of 1250 Willows.
www.gordonyoung.net - the home of 'Red Sandstone Fox' maker Gordon Young. Many thanks to Gordon for his co-operation.
www.artatk.com - the website of John Atkin, to whom special thanks must go for providing information about his artworks, which I had never before seen, not even in photographs.
If you were one of those nineties kids who loved to bash out a tune on the Ridding Wood Trail, head to www.willmenter.com and check out more of Will Menter's superb sound sculptures. Special thanks to Will for his help and the excellent photos.
Mark Prior is the photographer who took the pictures for the book 'A Sense Of Place', including that glorious cover image of 'Forest Fugue'. Mark's online home is www.printartphotography.ca, where you can view more of his work and read his reminiscences of his time spent in the forest.
www.josephwright.co.uk - the website of artist and photographer Joseph Wright. Joseph has put together an exhibition based around the little-known Cubby's Tarn, down at the bottom of the forest.
www.jplw.co.uk - the home of the prolific partnership that is Jim Partridge and Liz Walsmley. A big thank you goes to them for their help with this project.
www.gileskent.co.uk is where you will find more of Giles Kent's intricate work. Thank you to Giles for the co-operation, and for letting me steal his pictures.
Huge thanks must got to Morgan Jones for getting in touch to shed some light on his sculpture 'Axis'. Here's a link to an interview from Mountain Scene, the local news site for Queensland in Morgan's now-native New Zealand, with some information about what he's up to these days, along with further details about his early life.
www.michaelwinstone.com is the website of Michael Winstone, creator of the Millwood Trail's spider and hedgehog, amongst others. Special thanks to Mercedes Bermudez for providing more information about Michael's works.
Rob Ward's excellent idea for a 'Silurian Trail' sculpture-cum-map sadly never got made, but his website is full of ones that did. So head to www.robwardsculpture.co.uk and check them out. Massive thanks to Rob for clearing up this little mystery.
Head to www.art-gene.co.uk to catch up with 'The Arrival' creator Stuart Bastik, and check out his superb 'Seldom Seen' series of maps, layering historical points of interest over present-day maps of the Morecambe Bay area.
www.robertbrycemuir.com is the website of Robert Bryce Muir, the artist responsible for 'Mea Culpa'.
www.diary.petrenikloski.com is the website of Living Space's creator Petre Nikoloski. Here you can learn more about his escape from the former Yugoslavia, just as the region was about to fall apart.
www.bamboouenomasao.com - the place to view Masao Ueno's beautiful bamboo sculptures.
www.sophie-ryder.com is the website for Sophie Ryder, Stag-maker-in-chief. Check out her mythological figures.
www.davidkemp.uk.com is the home of David Kemp. See his blog for the story of the Scale Green Birdman, complete with pictures of the hut interior, which are hard to come by.
Check out www.studija.lv, for more examples of Kristaps Gulbis' work (but be warned - it's all in Latvian, so have your phrasebook handy)
www.patricialeighton.com - the website of Silurian Cant and Vigil's Patricia Leighton. She works regularly with another Grizedale name, Del Geist.
www.walterbailey.co.uk - the website of the 'Cloak Of Seasons' creator Walter Bailey.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/aug/25/uk-best-sculptures-women - the Guardian article about the UK's finest sculptures of women, in which Alannah Robins' 'Ban An T'ishka' featured (I'm biased, of course, but I reckon it's the best one on there).
www.metalsculpture.co.uk - the website of Steve Blaylock, who made the Ridding Wood's metal animals from a few years back.
www.reeceingram.co.uk is the website of the man responsible for the intricate sculpture waymarkers, Reece Ingram.
www.in-situ.org.uk - the current project of Kerry Morrison, maker of 'Some Fern'.
www.chrisbooth.co.nz - where you can stare open-mouthed at New Zealander Chris Booth's massive stone sculptures and wonder how they don't fall over.
Tim Norris built 'Ammonite'. His website timnorris.co.uk contains more curving, natural sculpture and is strangely soothing to look at.
www.stevehollingsworth.com is the website of Steve Hollingsworth, who built 'Neon Rustique' in 2001.
www.josmahon.com is the website of Jos Mahon who built 'Mayo Landscape' way back in 1978. These days she paints vibrant landscapes, which you can view here.
www.dexterdymoke.co.uk - for more of 'Ambush' artist Dexter Dymoke's mind-bending artwork.
Kevin Harrison creates deceptively relevant sculptures which can be viewed on his website, www.kevinharrisonsculptor.com.
Graham Fagen did his bit for the environment in 2002 when he planted 'Forest and the Forester'; this is his website: www.grahamfagen.com
tatsuoinagaki.com is the online home of Tatsuo Inagaki, who created 'My Place' in 2002, as well as the Grizedale Museum, which went on to become a permanent installation and even developed a children's workshop.
S. Mark Gubb's creepy 'Church in the Woods' was the setting for a Grizedale B-Movie, read all about it at www.smarkgubb.com.
Here's a link to the Northumberland Gazette article about Mike Smallcombe's 'Ghosts in the Wood'.
Jony Easterby created the brilliant 'Wind Thrust' up at Bogle Crag. His website, www.jonyeasterby.co.uk is well worth a look. His 'Barmouth Fire Ship' is one of my favourite artworks of modern times.
www.samanthaclark.net is Samantha Clark's website, who in 1999 created 'Weeping Sap', overlooking Coniston Water.
Jill Randall is an interesting artist, whose pieces have been exhibited around the world. Her website is: www.jillrandall.co.uk
issuu.com/ushmita/docs/pankaj_panwar - the interview where I got the Pankaj Panwar quote from, regarding his sculpture 'Night Cry'.
www.stevensiegel.net is the internet home of 'One, Two, Three of Em' artist Steven Siegel.
The recent 'Cumbria Treefolds' project by Somewhere Nowhere can be viewed at www.somewhere-nowhere.com, along with some more ingenious outdoor works and photography.
'The Wood For The Trees' was installed as part of the revamp of the visitor centre in 2011. muf architecture/art were responsible and this is their website: muf.co.uk
'Pyxies' artist Del Geist resides at www.delgeist.com and collaborates regularly with Patricia Leighton, another Grizedale stalwart.
Will Glanfield made two interesting benches on the Ridding Wood Trail in 1991 and you can see them both here: www.willglanfield.co.uk
David Stewart's 'After The Rain' can still be found down at the bottom of the forest and www.davidstewartsculpture.co.uk contains more examples of his work.
Charlie Whinney uses the power of steam to bend wood to his will. Discover how here: www.charliewhinney.com
Steve Messam's 'Signs Of Adventure' are dotted around Moor Top, for more of his work see: www.stevemessam.co.uk
Birgit Oigus's magnificent 'Ruup' can be found on the Carron Crag walk. Here's the interview from which I took Hannes Prak's quote.
Di Mainstone has done some pretty crazy stuff aside from 'Time Mirror', as you will discover if you visit www.dimainstone.com.
Kayt Hughes asked visitors to submit entries for 'Balance, Stack, Play' via social media. That competition is now sadly closed, but at least you can still visit her website, and check out her works.
www.andreagregson.co.uk is the online home of Andrea Gregson, maker of Checkpoint on the Millwood Trail.
Dan Fox is responsible for the 'Aeolian Flutes' at the end of the Ridding Wood Trail. Check out www.danfox.net and tell me honestly that you don't want a Boom Bike.
The three entrants for the Sky Arts series 'Landmark' were the highly talented trio of Saad Qureshi (www.saadqureshi.com), Sadie Clayton (sadieclayton.co.uk) and Steve Anwar (www.sapienstudio.co.uk). Apologies for having to share a paragraph guys, but this list is getting long.
Thanks also to my mum and dad for introducing me to Grizedale in the first place, and my sister for the hours spent playing on that awesome playground (it was way better than the new one, don't care what anyone says).
Thanks as well to my old friend Ken, who has been walking in Grizedale with me for decades. From losing a shoe at Wild Boar Clearing to falling in the river at Force Forge, and even helping to dig the car out of a snowdrift at Moor Top when we spent too long walking on a December day.
Finally I'd like to say a big thankyou to my wife Helena, for her patience in trudging through the undergrowth looking for remains of sculptures that were removed many moons ago. Here's to many more years of happy trudging.
Also, thankyou to you for reading.