Well, art is nothing if it doesn't have concrete context. Westbury, a small market town, was once well known for making wool and gloves because of its natural spring water. It has a beautiful ancient rural landscape, industrial heritage and historic buildings. The iconic white horse hill and cement works chimney are both outstanding location markers in the landscape. Well, the once upon a time factory (a place of work for many local folk) now has been mothballed and moved its main operations. The Manager explained that he was an ex-Matravers student, but now as THE BOSS is responsible for the safety of the huge site. He was impressed by the stories of the Questarians ingenuity, leadership skills, teamwork and creativity, "We never had anything at school like that" he reflected from behind his desk. I ask if we could pay a visit to the factory as the buildings are amazing, but he shows me his office full of piles of H & S regs and Risk Assessment forms. Hmm, I think, enjoying a breather and time to sip a mug of tea kindly made for me, what happened to the art of making it up as you go along?
Subsequently, one June day, if you were handy with a pair of binoculars you may have spotted same strange looking sheep up on the landscape appreciating nature, hanging on for dear life on a very windy day on the Westbury hills, on what felt like the edge of the world. It was a marvellous moment to take time out and appreciate the view. I suddenly recalled researching the location, and found that Midge Ure the scottish singer had made a music video called
Breathe filmed up on that very spot....Oh yes, breathe, I thought, when remembering that I was the one in the hands of a handful of sheep who were genius at being the boss of plotting, planning and imagining where next.
good times but was very windy
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i fell down the hill and the white horse and covered my jacket
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