“The oak is one of the few trees that most people can easily recognise. It is the first tree that my grandchildren have learnt to identify, the large lobed leaves are iconic and familiar…”
Kurt Jackson.
In this stunning series of works which incorporate painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking, from small postcard-sized to large tarpaulin-sized pieces, Jackson has aimed to tackle the different aspects of this beloved tree.
From individual trees and oak habitat, to their seasonal changes in dress, the leaves and acorns, the striking and robust architectural forms and structure, he explores the role this tree has, and continues to play, in our shared historical and cultural narratives.
Historical sites, nature reserves, ancient woodland, clifftops, river valleys, city centres, estuaries and industrial sites have all been the locations for the making of this work.
September 27 – November 17 2024.
The Base, Greenham, Thatcham, RG19 6HN
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Signed copies of the book, Kurt Jackson: Oak can be purchased here.
