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2024-03-29T02:11:55+00:00text/html2024-03-27T09:17:58+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.741999 0.201687TV5595 : Substantial rockfall at Birling Gap, East Sussex
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This photo shows a substantial rock fall in the area of the chalk buttress below the garden wall of the Crangon Cottages and close to the high water mark. The broken pieces of chalk are topped by soil indicating that the fall came from the top of the cliff. An area of freshly broken white chalk on the cliff face pinpoints the exact source of the chalk debris now lying on the beach at the foot of the cliff.
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7734911text/html2024-03-27T09:00:58+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.742089 0.201691TV5595 : Minor rockfall at Birling Gap, East Sussex
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This photo shows the beach at Birling Gap as viewed in a southeast direction from the observation platform at the top of the beach staircase. Close to the rock buttress by the first headland at the end of the beach, there is a small rockfall but nothing on a substantial scale. This observation is worth commenting on because in less than a fortnight a large amount of chalk and soil are destined to fall from the top of the cliff in that area.text/html2024-03-25T16:09:01+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.742021 0.200554TV5595 : A surfer at Birling Gap, East Sussex
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The photo shows a surfer stepping into the surf zone in order to hopefully “drop into the biggest bomb of his life.”text/html2024-03-22T15:39:08+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.742462 0.201000TV5595 : Waves breaking on the beach at Birling Gap, East Sussex
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The photo shows waves approaching the beach at Birling Gap in an angular fashion. By observation, it can be seen that the leading wave edges are not geometrically straight, as if drawn using a ruler, but are irregular with indentations and variances. The scalloped edges outlined by white foam on the beach and the pattern of wet pebbles left by the ebbing tide further illustrate the curved and lobate shapes created by the waves as they make landfall.text/html2024-03-21T12:34:44+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.743194 0.200326TV5596 : Strand line at Birling Gap, East Sussex
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The photo shows a strand line or wrack line on a beach below Went Hill near Birling Gap in East Sussex. Strand lines are lines of deposition which mark the high tide mark and thus, in a period of reducing tides, there may be a number of such lines on a beach which mark the maximum extent of different high tides. The strand line, shown in the photo, contains a mixture of natural, organic materials including the broken blades and stipes of seaweed, whelk seed cases and cuttlefish bones. Included in the mixture of items there are human products such as shaped pieces of wood and a ragged piece of disintegrating cloth. Plastic bottles and tin cans do get washed up by the tide but volunteers collect such things to keep the beach clean of such unwanted objects.text/html2024-03-18T12:39:06+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.769200 0.283805TV6199 : Lily the elephant, Beacon Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Lily the elephant is situated in The Beacon Centre, which is an enclosed shopping area in central Eastbourne. Lily is hosted by the family business of W. Bruford, and it stands in an often busy thoroughfare next to their shop. Lily, with a surface covered in lilies, is aptly named because the design is inspired by one of Claude Monet’s most popular series of paintings, Water Lilies. During the last thirty years of his life, his garden and lily ponds at Giverny were the main focus of his artistic output, and even today, it remains a place of inspiration to its many visitors.
Lily, the elephant, was designed by Donna Newman who is an experienced mural artist from Birmingham. She has worked in schools with a view to inspiring students, and she has been involved with many Wild in Art projects.text/html2024-03-16T10:54:24+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.762559 0.283057TV6198 : Towner Elmer by the Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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‘Towner Elmer’ is uniquely named among the Eastbourne Elmer elephants because its name has a geographical derivation from its location outside the Towner Art Gallery.
Towner Elmer is inspired by ‘Dance Diagonal’ the colourful and geometrically patterned artwork by Lothar Götz which has brightened the exterior of Eastbourne’s Gallery since 2019. Jessica Perrin is an illustrator and designer who lives and works in Birmingham and her artwork typically uses bright colours that appeal to children. Her traditional and digital artworks are characterized by a strong narrative style.text/html2024-03-16T10:13:54+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.769430 0.281264TV6099 : Frida-phant the elephant, Eastbourne Railway Station, East Sussex
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This photo shows Frida-phant which is positioned on the concourse of Eastbourne Railway Station. Caroline Daly chose Frida Kahlo as the inspiration for her design to celebrate her status as a role model for future female artists and others. By seeing beauty everywhere, Frida Kahlo did not follow established norms but remained true to herself, just like Elmer. The variously patterned and coloured Elmer elephants are symbols or synonyms for the variety that can be found in a population and as such they celebrate individuality and diversity within a common framework. This year the official Elmer Day is the 25th May and this is an especially appropriate time to celebrate the importance of friendship, kindness, diversity and inclusivity.
Caroline Daly is an artist from Manchester with a background in theatre design. Her work is often inspired by local wildlife and it typically features decorative patterns, line and symmetry. Caroline prefers to work by hand using traditional mediums while also working in an environmentally friendly way.text/html2024-03-15T08:09:24+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.766531 0.277719TV6098 : The Polymath elephant, Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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The Polymath occupies a site close to the entrance to Eastbourne Town Hall on Grove Road. The Polymath elephant was designed by Jane Mota who is a conceptual and written word artist with a background in Fine Art as a Social Practice, Art History and English Literature. Jane chose to celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci out of reverence to his artwork and to his exceptional abilities in many fields. The Polymath reminds us of some of Leonardo’s masterful art with homage to The Vitruvian Man, A Skull Sectioned and Drawing of Lilies, for an Annunciation.text/html2024-03-15T07:46:45+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.766100 0.281385TV6098 : Faces of Basquiat, South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Faces of Basquiat elephant is positioned on South Street by Urban Ground and opposite its host The Eagle pub. Jenny Leonard, the designer, was inspired by the chaotic brilliance of the American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat who became successful in the 1980’s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. Jenny is a Manchester based, commission artist who enjoys working on collaborative art projects with a community focus. She is hoping to complete her 80th sculpture for Wild in Art this year.
Although each of the twelve Elmer elephants, on display in Eastbourne, has a unique design that individuality in no way prevents them from being part of the group. Another feature that they share is that each of the elephants has a letter hiding on it. When the letters are correctly unscrambled to form a secret phrase, the answer can be sent off in order to receive a prize.text/html2024-03-14T15:19:11+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.766842 0.284825TV6198 : 'Floating in the Now', Memorial Roundabout, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Floating in the Now is part of the sculptural, elephant troupe which makes up Elmer’s Art Parade and which can currently be seen in Eastbourne. Floating in the Now is positioned by Memorial Roundabout in the town centre. This artistic, elephant creation was designed by Kelly Ma who is a Manchester based illustrator with a love of all things creative. Floating in the Now was inspired by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849) a Japanese printmaker best known for his woodblock series which includes the iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Kelly’s elephant design uses the ukiyo-e genre of Japanese art to make connections between people, culture and nature. Floating in the Now has a strong Japanese theme and unmistakable imagery as it references the Thirty –Six views of Mount Fuji series with waves surrounding the elephant’s feet and the serene Mount Fuji standing out at the top.text/html2024-03-14T11:53:25+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.766276 0.290754TV6198 : Slunce a Mesic elephant, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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This photo shows Slunce a Mesic, Sun and Moon, near The Belgian Café at the junction of Terminus Road and Grand Parade. This elephant design is by Adam Pekr whose inspiration for his Elmer design was derived from the creations of his fellow Czech artist, Alphonse Mucha. Pekr, a multiaward-winning tattoo artist of ten years, grew up under the influence of Mucha’s Art Nouveau style which is characterized by a fusion of realism with curved lines and detailed flowers.text/html2024-03-12T15:31:17+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.767576 0.288690TV6198 : Polka Dot elephant, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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The photo shows Polka Dot which is one of the 12 elephants in Elmer’s Art Parade currently being staged in Eastbourne. Polka Dot is positioned in an area of shops and housing on a pedestrianised part of Terminus Road close to its junction with Seaside Road. This colourful elephant was designed by Amrit Singh and inspired by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Her use of polka dots, vibrant colours and lines have influenced Mr Singh’s design of Polka Dot while the shapes and patterns contained in the design encourage creative play and a sense of wonderment. A main target audience for the parade of Elmer elephants is that of young children and the fact that this has been successful is borne out by the numbers of children who stop and spend time with them.text/html2024-03-12T09:13:17+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.768032 0.283749TV6198 : ‘Turner’s Sunset’ elephant, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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This photo shows Turner’s Sunset elephant, in orange and brown colours, as part of the Elmer’s Art Parade which is currently on display in Eastbourne. Turner’s Sunset is situated by the junction of Hyde Gardens and Cornfield Road in the centre of Eastbourne. This elephant was designed by Glen Brooks and it was inspired by the English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner who is known for his expressive colouring and powerful landscapes. Glen Brooks has been an artist for over 26 years in the corporate design and entertainment sector.text/html2024-03-11T17:24:20+00:00https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/88005Andrew Diack50.768330 0.286883TV6199 : ‘Tennisphant’ the elephant, Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Tennisphant, the elephant, is one of twelve elephants which make up Elmer’s Art Parade currently on show in Eastbourne. Tennisphant is inspired by Wild in Art’s mission to bring art out of galleries and into outdoor spaces where it is inescapably available to everyone. The photo pictures Tennisphant, close to Marks and Spencer on Terminus Road, in the town centre. Tennisphant is unique among the elephant parade in that it is designed in one colour rather than in a profusion of colours. The grassy green colour and the lawn like appearance of Tennisphant is particularly appropriate for Eastbourne as it is symbolic of the Eastbourne International Tennis Tournament which over the years has welcomed some of the world’s top tennis talent. This year, the tournament celebrates 50 glorious years of competition.