The Journey

This is a detail of a sculpture called The Journey, carved in 1999 from 35 pieces of elm by Dr. Fenwick Lawson. He used a chain saw for the bulk of the work. It is housed in St.Mary's, the parish church of Lindisfarne (the Holy Isle).
It depicts monks of Lindisfarne priory carrying the body of St.Cuthbert to its resting place in Durham in the 7th century.
It was a monk from this priory who is thought to be responsible for producing the Lindisfarne Gospels - a book of incredibly beautiful illuminated manuscripts - at the end of the 7th century. The book is housed in the British Library.

Lester and I made our 3rd trip to Lindisfarne on Sunday. Thinking of the Holy Island always conjures up two very strong mental images for me : this sculpture and the posts of the Pilgrim's Way (seen here - http://365project.org/dulciknit/on-the-day-extr/2012-05-13)

For me, this sculpture is a very powerful and moving piece of work, so I've posted another view of it in my 3rd album : http://365project.org/dulciknit/other-photos/2012-05-13

[Jen Hudson]

Amazing that this was sculptured with the saw. You have shot this so well, it's an amazing strong and profound image. This and your other photo really makes me determined to get there to see it.

[Anita Hoyle]

This really is fantastic work. I'd love to see it.

[Sophia Ziburtovicz]

Beautiful work, Alison

[Brian Baptie]

Very powerful sculptures!!

[Jennifer C]

This is great, it made me look up Dr Fenwick Lawson- what a character! Amazing to have used a chainsaw to carve the elm tree, very very clever! Thanks for sharing!

[Milanie]

This is a beautiful capture of quite an interesting sculpture. You've certainly broadened my world.

[Dione Giorgio]

Very beautiful!

[Susan Bell]

Very expressive faces. So sad.

[Netkonnexion]

Nice interpretation.