Reflect on where you are and what you see
The 'Moment' art trail invites you to slow down the journey and be present in that moment in the landscape. The ceramic designs have been created through artist, Aphra O'Connor's own journey around Danby Lodge.
Pause at points along the way and consider what you see. Reflect on how you feel and notice what's around you in that moment of stopping.
'The moment you work together' is a mosaic co-created by members of the community. During a workshop in August 2024, participants were asked to think about a moment that summed up their visit to Danby Lodge.
The ceramic sculpture 'Ambages' reflects on what it is to live in a moment and be free with your choices. Much like drifting down the adjacent river, without resistance, but instead going where the river takes you. You'll find this sculpture in a secluded spot in the terraced garden.
The process
Aphra's journey and thoughts were written down, developed into drawings, then worked into clay. This method of generating drawings is through an evolving understanding on her own mental health. The ability to slow down and be aware of how you are feeling and then create something positive has been crucial in her own life. By sharing this process she hopes to connect with new audiences.
