- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Wild Goose Publications (1 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 190155760X
- ISBN-13: 978-1901557602
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 74,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A collection of photographs depicting the carvings of the restored cloisters, with text reflecting on the meaning of each design and information about the flora and fauna of the Isle of Iona and beyond which most of the carvings represent. This use of symbols from the natural world reflects the close links of the early Celtic Christians with the land around them. Ewan Mathers, a frequent visitor to Iona since childhood, observed the newly rebuilt cloisters being transformed over thirty years from rough pillars of sandstone to a complete, unified work of art. From his own obsession with the carvings and conversations with their main creator, Chris Hall, has emerged the concept of cloisters as a labyrinth, the winding circular pathway of ancient mythology, the purpose of which was to effect a change of consciousness.
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After many years living and working on the Island of Iona I wanted to express something of my time there through my fascination with the Cloister carvings of Iona Abbey.
Since childhood I had watched this unique work grow over thirty years till its completion in 1998. I began photographing all 49 capitals and 7 locks a few years before that. Over about ten years, and with the help of Chris Hall (the principle carver), I have studied their subject and meaning.
From these studies of Biblical connections, labyrinths, flora and fauna of Iona, Britain and the Holy Land I have combined the resulting knowledge and understanding with photgraphs of each carving and a poem.
The poem seeks to link the subject, meaning and positioning of the carvings; creating a unifying work which I hope brings the reader a deeper understanding of the nature of these unique Cloisters and of Iona.
I am delighted that this work has now been published by Wild Goose Publications and I hope that you will find this work both visually appealing and emotionally stimulating.
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