Photograph by Mariana Blue. Edited in PhotoShop by Lydia Ruth Martin. My bruised and broken boundaries, A hopeful heart not hoping now. You're oppressive and it scares me: My life is mine so take your bow. A hopeful heart not hoping now: Shining shame placates my smile. My life is mine so take your bow; … Continue reading Enough is Enough: A Pantoum
Background image by Cifotart.Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Over the next few months, we'll be taking an in-depth look at some of the iconic characters and landmarks of Exeter. This month we meet Gerald the Giraffe, who stars as the hologram on our £E1 note! Most Exonians know who Gerald is but do … Continue reading
Q&A image by Ann H. Edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin. Meet the Team: Mel Shaw, Project Worker Each month we’ll introduce you to the individuals behind the pound sign, who are working hard to make the project not just a reality, but a resounding success! This month we caught up with part-time project … Continue reading
Queen of the night And sister to Sun; Selene is in flight, Her song has begun. Waning or waxing, The rabbits rejoice! Dusk is for dancing, Bewitched by her voice. She tugs at the tides And welcomes the dew; She brushes the skies With ribbons of blue. Friend of the feline, The moth, and the … Continue reading Song of Selene
'It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.' Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness (1969). Work in progress: graphite on watercolour paper, edited in Photoshop by Lydia Ruth Martin
I was recently asked to design an advert promoting a support group in Exeter (UK) for individuals affected by the pandemic. The brief stipulated that the advert must be suitable for use as an A5 flyer and laminated poster that could be displayed in various public settings, such as GP surgeries and dental practices, and … Continue reading Editing and Designing an Advert
The final story in the trilogy is an eye-witness account of a significant event in the history of motorsports. While racing (and sports in general!) is not usually one of my interests, my dad's impressive memory for detail brought the story to life, the ending of which stayed with me for some time. As with … Continue reading Stories in Isolation: The 82nd Hairpin
The second story in the trilogy I am sharing has a much darker ending than the previous one. Regardless, it provided a figurative escape during a terrible time, especially as my friend is a very animated storyteller. Like the first story, I have injected some creative flair, although little was needed! The events depicted are … Continue reading Stories in Isolation: Rogue
In March 2020, my partner, Stephen, became seriously ill with Covid. We shut ourselves off from the world and each other, only opening our respective doors for food and medicine. Four miserable months later, we emerged with a host of physical and mental health difficulties in tow. My memory of those sixteen weeks in isolation … Continue reading Stories in Isolation: The Great Chicken Heist of ’67
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