Art & Nature in the Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides is an island archipelago located on the north-western periphery of a larger island archipelago, part of Europe's Atlantic coastline. Bruce Kendrick has been visiting these islands since 1970 and has combined his nature writing with fascinating stories of folk he has met who create wonderful art and crafts. The book explores how these artists interpret their world of nature, culture, and heritage in the wilds of the north-east Atlantic Ocean. Kendrick is also an accomplished nature photographer, and his supporting images add to the book's appeal.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Whittles Publishing

The Outer Hebrides, an island archipelago situated on the farthest north-western edge of a larger island archipelago, forms a part of the European Atlantic coastline. Within this remarkable region, one experiences an unparalleled sense of place, perched on the periphery, teetering on the brink. Bruce Kendrick, a frequent visitor to these islands since 1970, has skillfully combined his exceptional nature writing with captivating tales of the folk he has encountered throughout his journeys. Art & Nature in the Outer Hebrides showcases the harmonious fusion of Bruce's nature writing with captivating stories of the folk he has met over the years, who create remarkable art and crafts in these remote islands. How do these artists, whether they be painters, potters, photographers, or poets, interpret their natural world, cultural heritage, and inspiration in the rugged landscapes of the north-east Atlantic Ocean? Like many worthwhile pursuits, creating art presents its own set of challenges. However, it also yields moments of triumph. If there is one common trait among these Hebridean-based artists, it is their unwavering determination and persistence to forge art, in all its diverse forms, from the depths of their own imagination and the boundless beauty of nature. Bruce is also an accomplished nature photographer, and his accompanying images of both art and nature in these islands further enhance the book's appeal. Join us on this captivating journey as Bruce traverses from Lewis in the north to Vatersay in the south, where nature thrives and art flourishes.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849955669