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Life Force

A Painter's Response to the Nature Poetry of Ted Hughes
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Life Force is a stunning sequence of over 30 abstract artworks inspired by the poetry of former UK poet laureate Ted Hughes and the evocative Yorkshire moors. The book combines Hughes's quotations with Louise Fletcher's moving commentary, alongside preliminary sketches and photography, creating a rich journey through literature and landscape.
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Format: Hardback
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Life Force will appeal to art lovers, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of visual art and literary inspiration, particularly those drawn to Ted Hughes's work and the moorland landscapes of Yorkshire.

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Life Force is a stunning sequence of over 30 abstract artworks, each taking their inspiration from the poetry of former UK poet laureate Ted Hughes (1930–1998) and the evocative setting of the Yorkshire moors.

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Life Force is a stunning sequence of over 30 abstract artworks, each taking their inspiration from the poetry of former UK poet laureate Ted Hughes (1930-1998) and the evocative setting of the Yorkshire moors.

With quotations from Hughes's work included alongside the pieces they provoked, alongside moving commentary by Louise detailing their background and inclusive of preliminary sketches and photography, this wonderfully produced hardback documents a journey through both literature and the landscape.

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With quotations from Hughes's work included alongside the pieces they provoked, moving commentary by Louise detailing their background and inclusive of preliminary sketches and photography, this wonderfully produced hardback documents a journey through both literature and the landscape. – Publisher: Graffeg

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781914079641

Publisher: Graffeg Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Graffeg Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 180

About the Author

Louise Fletcher is a mixed-media visual artist based in North Yorkshire. Her multilayered, semi-abstract pieces focus on the character of the environment in which she lives and her deep connection to the place and its history. Louise co-hosts Art Juice, a podcast in which she discusses the practical and philosophical aspects of life as a practicing artist.

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