New book views glacier paintings of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham through the eyes of poets and glaciologists
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The trip to Grindelwald in 1949 marked a pivotal moment in Barns-Graham's art career. It catalyzed her fascination with glacial forms and structures, leading to a unique artistic language that included meltwater holes, striations, and monumental masses that defined her later works. This development in style also caused her to engage more deeply with the complexities of the natural world, transforming her art into a reflection of physical and emotional landscapes.
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham’s glacier paintings are celebrated in a new comprehensive account that highlights not only the evolution of her work post-1949 but also its critical importance to her artistic identity. The book reveals how her experiences in the Swiss landscape became integral to her understanding of art and nature, a theme resonating throughout her career-long journey, and marks the significance of her impact on modern Scottish art.
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