Recently we visited the newly-opened Crawick Multiverse, near Sanquhar in Scotland, an outdoor, amazing landscape sculpture created on what had been disused mine workings by landscape artist Charles Jencks. It is an astounding place to visit – and an inspiring one.
We felt that Jencks had managed to create in stone, land and space, a metaphorical Great Circle: from where we began in the Neolithic era to express our physical and intuitive connection to the universe of which we are part, to where we are now – astounded by the immensity of the cosmos as it stands revealed through the technical brilliance of modern science.
Here is the video explaining his concept, by the man himself.
Enjoy the photos – and GO THERE!
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What an intriguing and beautiful place! The video is especially well done, and your photos are delightful. I especially like the designs in the third. They remind me of the fans I had as a child. In fact, that’s not a bad analogy for what Jencks was doing — opening the universe for us like a fan, revealing all those hidden beauties.
Unfortunately, I’ll not be going there, but I’m glad you did!
Hi Linda
well, that was quick! Only just posted…yes, it’s a place to which we will return. I love what you say here: “opening the universe for us like a fan, revealing all those hidden beauties…” So apt. Pity you can’t just drop by…
Hi Anne, the Crawick Multiverse looks amazing. What a brilliant way of transforming an old coal mine site. You look very much at home on Andromeda! I’m going to see whether I can fit in a trip at the end of October and see it for myself. Thanks for spreading the word. Jane xx
Thanks for dropping by, Jane! I just know you will love Crawick Multiverse…
Hi Anne, Watched the video and makes me want even more to visit the area. You can tell by my last name that our roots are in England and I must make the trip. I said I would notify you when my website and blog were available for viewing, so here they are. Website is kweymouth.com and blog site is conversationsaboutlifeanddeath.com. Thanks for posting about my book earlier. Kathryn.
Glad it’s inspired you, Kathryn! Heading home tomorrow and will check out your blog when I get back. Thanks for dropping by…🙏