Midwinter Star is the first temporary art work by Minsmere’s artist in residence Liz McGowan. This two and a half metre diameter star is made from reeds and can be seen in the North Bushes, close to the main path from the Minsmere visitor centre to the sea.
Liz says, ”This star was inspired by my memory of visiting a reedbed on a frosty winter’s day and seeing the banks of reeds shining golden in the slanting sunlight. The star is also a reminder and a celebration of the Christmas season.”
“It’s been great to see Liz bringing natural objects to life at Minsmere this autumn. The wooden animal sculptures that visiting families made with Liz’s help have been a great talking point, and Midwinter Star is sure to prove a popular landmark over the coming weeks.
Liz has also made a special website where you can see photographs of Midwinter Star and contribute a memory to her Memories for the Future project.
http://memoriesforminsmere.wordpress.com/
Liz, who is based in Norfolk, will be back at Minsmere on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December for her next public art event. Now that the seeds have fallen to earth, ready to sprout in the spring, she will be inviting visitors to come and make a seed of their own and to put into it a wish for the coming year.