Living on Lundy, where the Atlantic Ocean creates the very essence of ‘living in the landscape,’ (Gros 2023), it feels immersive. Life here is shaped not in days but by relentless weather patterns. This exposed island, anchored in granite rock and defined by its edge-lands embodies the true spirit of landscape.
As a walking artist, I find my creativity inspired by the simplicity of walks on Lundy. Free from the distractions of noise, both vocal and visual, these walks allow a deep connection to the landscape. Engaging in tactile exploration, tracing history, and observing seasonal changes become integral aspects of my walking practice. The focus is on investigating places and spaces beyond the limitations of mere sight.

Many of my projects involve community participation, the community being the visitors to the island. For current projects such as Pocket drawings, where the body is embodied in the landscape. PostSense a postcard project which questioned people on awareness of senses through a unique postal system. My current project is Haikus in type, where I am encouraging visitors to the island to write responses to the landscape in the form of a Haiku. Head to my blog to see these and other projects. www.janesharkey.co.uk