Art Trail at the University of Winchester

A walking tour of the artwork on display around the King Alfred and West Downs campuses

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King Alfred Campus 1 Snow Leopard Amy Goodman, stainless steel (2013) 2 L ooking Through the Past to the Present Roger Stephens, limestone, stainless steel and Portland roach (2003)*

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Beltane Jackson, metal sculpture (2000)

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bt The University of Winchester Rosa Branson, oils (2013) 14 ck T he Snakebox Odyssey Paul Close, photography (2008)

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Welcome to the University of Winchester art collection One of the core values of the University is creativity. So we are really proud of the extensive and diverse art collection we have on display in the buildings and around the grounds of the University. Our collection celebrates creativity in a variety of forms and also recognises the importance of creativity in delivering our mission to educate, advance knowledge and serve the common good.

Much of our collection dates back to the period when we delivered courses in fine art. We have continued to collect works of art, particularly pieces which reflect our values of compassion; intellectual freedom; social justice; diversity, equality and inclusion; spirituality; individuals matter and, of course, creativity.

As you follow our Art Trail, you will find something for every artistic taste - from glass to metal, photography to textiles, acrylic and even bread! The collection almost spans the history of the University, founded in 1840, with pieces dating from 1852 to the present. Some of our pieces have been specially commissioned, such as the wonderful Angel by resident artist Amy Goodman and the magnificent textile hanging Wisdom ond Lar by Alice Kettle. Others have been acquired, such as Gill Horn’s poignant Life Story in the West Downs Centre and several others, including the intriguing Host by Kate Harding and impressive Standing Divide by Jay Battle, have been kindly loaned by the artists.

Many of the pieces have been produced by local artists and the artwork reflects this, drawing inspiration from the history and landmarks of Winchester as well as the architecture and values of the University.

It is a real pleasure to invite you to take our Art Trail. I really hope you enjoy our collection as much as we do.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joy Carter

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Artist in Residence: Amy Goodman We appointed our first Artist in Residence in 2014 to work with staff and students to create new art and help curate our art collections. Amy Goodman is a sculptor and portrait artist based at Project Workshops in Quarley, near Andover.

A graduate from Southampton Institute in 1997 (now Southampton Solent University), Amy was commissioned to make the eight-foot bronze Angel, which was installed at King Alfred’s Campus in 2013, to look over the University of Winchester’s visitors. A number of Amy’s welded steel pieces can also be seen in the University collection as part of this Art Trail, including a stylised Lebanese Cedar tree for the new side chapel.

Amy is developing work representing the University’s core values before having an exhibition in the Link Gallery at the end of her residency.

If you would like to find out more about her work please see her website: www.amygoodman.co.uk Our aim is to gradually increase the University’s permanent and loan collection, and to have areas where works will be rotated and changed to keep the environment more stimulating for students, staff and visitors alike.

The art complements the wonderfully variant architecture on campus and is an integral part of Winchester’s forward thinking and inclusive ethos.

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Snow Leopard Amy Goodman, stainless steel (2013) Amy Goodman is an established sculptor & portrait artist, currently the University’s Artist in Residence. The Snow Leopard scratches against a tree near the entrance to the King Alfred Campus, adjacent to the Learning Café. This piece draws attention to the University’s commitment to biodiversity and its awareness of the plight of endangered species.

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Looking Through the Past to the Present Roger Stephens, limestone, stainless steel and Portland roach (2003)* The incorporation of elemental, hard and uncompromising materials such as iron and stainless steel are fundamental to Roger Stephen’s work. He strives to imbue the piece with an elegant solution that invites the viewer to touch, feel the contrasting textures and engage with the physical form as well as the intellectual idea.

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Amy Goodman, bronze (2013)

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Amy wished to create a female Angel that is elegant and beautiful, referencing traditional interpretations whilst at the same time giving her a contemporary edge. Her wings are set high to suit her positioning between the two windows. The Angel has a quiet, yet nurturing strength. Her purpose is to welcome all visitors to the Winchester University campus, in turn reflecting the University’s core values.

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The Angel

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Wisdom ond Lar Alice Kettle, textile wall hanging (2010) Echoing the view from the University across Winchester to St. Catherine’s Hill, this commissioned work references the University’s values and its connections with the local community. Landmarks such as the cathedral, the statue of King Alfred and St. Catherine’s Hill feature alongside groups of people dancing and working with references to mythology in thoughts, ideas and learning spilling from the mind of Coeus the Titan of knowledge.

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Dame Mary Fagan

Professor Paul Light

Hugh Beattie, oils (2013)

Arabella Dorman, oils (2005)

Portrait of Dame Mary Fagan, DCVO, JP, Chancellor of the University from 2005 – 2015

Appointed as Principal of King Alfred’s College in 2000, becoming the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester in 2005.

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Wadham Trading Company, metal wire This statue of King Alfred, symbolising learning and scholarship, was originally commissioned as a topiary frame for Queen Eleanor’s garden at the Great Hall, Winchester.

Acquired by the University in 2009, it is purposefully left unplanted.

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Dancers

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Statue of King Alfred

Lucy Unwin, steel rods (2008) A contemporary sculpture for a contemporary setting, The Dancers reflects the vitality and ambition of our students on this innovative and dynamic campus.

The sculpture was created by intertwining lengths of steel rod in different thicknesses, building the figures up like a jigsaw puzzle.

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Three Sheep

King Alfred Campus

JollyRoger Limited, fibre-glass (2012) This humorous installation on top of The Stripe lecture theatre aims to draw attention to the building’s green roof and the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

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Galloping Thoroughbred Amy Goodman, galvanised welded steel (2009) This life-size galloping horse can be seen at eye level when viewed from the top of the King Alfred campus looking across to the roof of The Stripe building. The horse gallops towards the sheep; the green roof and tree foliage providing a suitable backdrop.

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An installation constructed from over 700 pieces of sliced white bread, involving a unique production process combining antique restoration and traditional textile printing techniques. The image reflects the symbolism of oak trees and their importance in the religious and social tradition of the site in Winchester.

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Kate Harding, bread mosaic, (2010)*

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Host

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Golden Gate Brian Neish, oils (2013) This painting reflects a deep interest in the surface qualities of architectural features, in particular surfaces adversely affected by the elements, time and corrosion. Known as ‘noble decay’, this describes surfaces that can look more beautiful after years of debilitation than when they were brand new.

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Anne Frank

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A number of images and photographs of the Holocaust are collaged together to form a large portrait of Anne Frank. This piece was part of the 2002 Triptych exhibition which showcased work by A Level students from Peter Symonds’ College, St. Swithun’s School and Winchester College.

Andrea Ward, photographic collage (2002)

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Jonah and the Whale Rosa Branson, oils

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The Green Man Glyn Morgan, acrylic (1996)* Found around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth or renaissance, representing the cycle of growth each spring. The painting was donated as a memorial to Mike Woodcock, a popular and highly regarded footpath warden.

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This artwork symbolises the University’s Christian Foundation in 1840, its location in Winchester and its links with King Alfred the great. See the plaque for more details on what the timber slats, glass panels and steel rods represent.

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Richard Mark Jobson, glass, wood and steel sculpture (2013)

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St Francis and the Hoopoe Robert Hunt, bronze and gilding (2010) In the Christian tradition, St Francis was reputed to have had a deep awareness of God in nature, exemplified when he preached to the birds. This piece is also inspired by an allegorical story by the 12th Century Persian poet and mystic, Farid ud-Din Attār, in which the hoopoe, the symbol of inspiration and the soul’s guide, gathers the birds to search for their King, the Simurgh – essentially a quest to find their spiritual self.

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The Three Graces Beltane Jackson, metal rod (2000) The sculpture constructed in mild steel features the three graces: Lady Grace, Miss Grace and Disgrace, with their conjoined figures creating a variety of patterns viewed from any angle.

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The University of Winchester Rosa Branson, oils (2013) A painting depicting and celebrating the University’s mission ‘to educate, to advance knowledge and to serve the common good’ and its seven core values.

Five portraits from a fascinating photographic series providing a moving insight into the lives of people met on a motorcycling journey across the Sahara and through West, Central and East Africa. Paul would ask one person each day to sit for him, using a white sheet to highlight the subject against a background of the colour and character of everyday African life. He would ask each sitter just one question: "Is there one thing that could make your life better?"

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Paul Close, photography (2008)

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The Snakebox Odyssey

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Celebrating 175 years of values-led education Rosa Branson, oil (2015) This painting celebrates the 175th anniversary of the founding of the institution by the Church of England.

The painting depicts clergy, theologians and lay people of many Christian denominations who have lived during this period and changed the world and the Church.

They embody the University's aspiration to explore the mystery of life and to grow in wisdom and love.

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Peacock Amy Goodman, treated welded steel (2013) This peacock fans his tail next to the Chapel and draws attention to the University’s commitment to biodiversity in his vivid colours.

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Tree of Peace and Reconciliation Amy Goodman, powder coated welded steel (2016) The sculpture is welded in mild-steel and powder coated in a contrasting colour to the dark wood. This difference in materials symbolizes different ethnicities co-existing together. The Cedar is symbolic of wisdom and knowledge, linking East and West, as well as hinting at Immigration.

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King Alfred’s Jewel Sasha Ward, screen printed glass (2000) A three-storey glass mural comprising 156 panels of screen-printed enamelled glass inside the Martial Rose Library. Influences on the design include the City of Winchester, King Alfred’s Jewel, illustrations from the Winchester Bible and the anticipation of movement, patterns and colour around the staircase.

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Rosa Branson, oils

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Top: Peacocks and Butterflies at Sunset Middle: We'll meet again Bottom: Peacocks and Butterflies with Rainbow

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Emmaus Fiesso, Italy Liz Hingley, photography (2007) Emmaus is a secular movement with communities in 36 countries across the world. It does not offer charity; it tackles the causes of social exclusion and acknowledges human weakness. It enables people to move on from homelessness, providing work and a home in a supportive environment. Emmaus Hampshire opened in Winchester in 2009.

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Eagle Catching Fish Amy Goodman, treated welded steel (2013) The elegant lines of the bird and fish are complemented by the geometric and abstracted forms of the inverted pyramid base. It reflects similar forms in the surrounding architecture.

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Trilathon Beltane Jackson, sheet copper (2002) Created from spending an hour within the sacred circle of Stonehenge, sketching, photographing and being at one with the magic of its silence.

The work is inspired by ancient civilisations, a lifelong interest in the arts of all nations and influenced by skills Beltane Jackson obtained from working in a bronze foundry, shipyards and in engineering and construction.

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Howling Wolf Amy Goodman, galvanised welded steel (2013) This life-size wolf howls in the vicinity of the Burma Road student accommodation. He was a gift from the Artist to the University.

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Standing Divide Jay Battle, steel and concrete (2004)* The natural materials of iron and limestone have been processed into steel and concrete in this sculpture, displaying two industries that have given us the ability to control our environment and re-order nature to our advantage. Their arrangement in this work is intended to reflect this power.

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The Link Gallery Since opening in 2001, the Link Gallery has held a continual programme of exhibitions by a wide variety of established and emerging local and regional artists, including solo and group shows, community projects and annual exhibitions.

ARTTRAIL Gill Horn, mixed media An installation about the life of Mary, a fictional character invented from research at Knowle Hospital, Hampshire’s purpose built ‘lunatic asylum’ of 1852. The work consists of three parts – birth to teenage, the middle years and old age to death displayed by a line of Mary’s shoes containing intriguing materials that stand as metaphors for various aspects of her life. Words burnt or drawn on the surface reflect her inner thoughts at times of great celebration, fear and trepidation, through depression and beyond.

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Repetitious Landscapes

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Life Drawing

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Katayoun Dowlatshahi, photography and glass (1999) A photographic construction featuring green body-tinted glass and sepia-toned silver gelatine photographs. Created during a year as Artist in Residence at Durham Cathedral, images of water were used metaphorically in relation to the architectural monumentality of Durham Cathedral and its surrounding landscape.

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Lady Woodville pleads for her Children before Edward IV John Opie, oils (1798)* This work was originally painted for the Robert Bowyer’s Historic Gallery in Pall Mall, London and is currently on loan from the Winchester City Council Museums Services. John Opie was an eighteenth century painter who specialised in portraits. Travelling around England, he undertook many portrait commissions and became known at ‘The Cornish Wonder’ after his success in London.

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Cosmic Walk The Cosmic Walk at the University of Winchester is a theological attempt to place our feet in the unfolding story of the cosmos and from there to reflect upon that which we call the divine. The artwork has largely been created by artist and theologian Dr Megan Clay. She has acted as an advisor on those works not created by her.

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Information about all the artworks on the Art Trail can also be found on our website, along with details of our exhibitions and gallery opening times www.winchester.ac.uk/visualart We welcome your feedback Please email any comments to visualart@winchester.ac.uk

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In addition to the artwork featured in this guide, the Link Gallery on the West Downs Campus hosts regularly changing exhibitions by local emerging and established artists. We also have the Student Centre Gallery on the King Alfred Campus which exhibits works by students and staff.

The Stripe also hosts occasional exhibitions.