Journaling With Nature Episode 16: Alex Boon - 'What else is here?'
Nov 22, 2020
42:27
Alex Boon is a nature artist and writer from East Devon, UK. His work centres around the wildlife and landscapes of Britain and embodies a deep sense of place. From his first nature experiences as a child, through his development as an artist, to his current projects, this conversation explores Alex’s practice and process as a nature journaler and writer.
Listen to hear more about:
- How journal keeping can preserve detailed memories of place and time.
- The four different types of journal Alex keeps, and why.
- The power of nature writing.
- How Alex brings his meditation practice to nature.
- Lapine Botanica, an art project inspired by the book Watership Down.
Find out more about Alex and his work at alexboonart.com as well as on Instagram @alexboonart. The artworks in the series Lapine Botanica can be purchased as cards, postcards, stickers and art prints from Alex’s Etsy store.
Some of the artists and nature writers that Alex mentioned:
Thanks for listening!