A Reading Life, A Writing Life, with Sally Bayley
Shoreham
Nov 4, 2023
Reflecting on J.M.W. Turner's painting Shoreham, Sally muses on the connection between art and life. She describes her sensory experience arriving in Shoreham, contemplates the tranquility depicted in the painting, and reflects on the lives of fishermen portrayed in the artwork.
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- Paintings carry a biography waiting to be captured by the light of imagination.
- The painting Shoreham evokes personal memories and associations, weaving a rich narrative that intertwines with its visual elements.
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The evocative power of paintings and imagination
The podcast explores the idea that paintings carry a biography, waiting to be captured by the light of imagination. The host invites listeners to enter into the world of a famous painting by Joseph Mallard William Turner, depicting Shoreham harbor. The painting, begun in 1826 and completed in 1830, portrays the basin of light, the movement of clouds, and the white elements in the scene. The host reflects on her personal connection to Shoreham, her grandmother's ties to the area, and her fascination with the light and atmosphere captured by the painting, which offers a space for contemplation, escape, and cleansing.
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