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Come north to join Alison Milbank in a guided tour of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to explore the relation between art and nature, from Henry Moore's hillside Glenkiln Cross to the massive contemplating heads of Jaume Plena and the decaying natural forms of Anya Gallacio's 'Blessed', all to be discovered in beautiful landscaped parkland. The exhibitions inside, which we shall also visit, include the tree studies of David Nash, which relate to his works outside, such as 'Barnsley Lump' and 'Seventy-One Steps'. We shall continue the sylvan theme with a look at Akama Yukiro's meditative little wooden houses, ending our day with the vibrancy of Robert Indiana's 'Love' series.

The day begins with a short visit to the Hepworth in Wakefield and we shall also find Barbara Hepworth's late work, 'The Family of Man' at the Sculpture Park.

This will be a day in which we explore our relation to art and nature through the senses, particularly sight and touch, and think theologically about human and natural creativity.

Attendees will be asked to make their own travel arrangements to and from the Sculpture Park (please contact us if you wish to share a taxi from Wakefield Station), and bring their own packed lunch. Food & drink are also available on site. Please bring a contactless enabled debit or credit card to pay, as they will not be accepting cash.

Please bring waterproofs and stout shoes or boots, and be aware that there is lots of walking.

Email us if you’re interested.