Chapter four: Summer

As summer dawns on Athrú, warmth and sunlight permeates the land. Birds sing joyfully throughout the trees, while other creatures converge at rivers and streams to drink their cool, clear waters. Roses of every hue bloom in mass, attracting diligent bees to their nectar. With the days longer, the ecosystem teems with activity, as nature prepares for the coming seasons. And as the heat rises, storms gather high above forests, bringing vital rain and crashes of thunder - the sound of an intricate force providing for the land.

Summer is intrinsically linked to the element of fire, as the sun lingers higher and longer in the sky. It is often perceived as the season of leisure and adventure, a time when we step away from our responsibilities. For me, the season instills a quiet calm within my mind, allowing me to contemplate my challenges. It is also a time when I explore new spaces within nature, deepening my connection to its vast web. However, each year I am witnessing a changing summer, as temperatures and rainfall fluctuate, serving as a reminder of our threatened climate.

View the works in this space on my website: https://christianjago.co.uk/ephemeral-bloom-summer

The exhibition takes place inside a landscape resembling summer. The sky is bright yellow ochre, with huge white clouds. The ground is an expanse of gently-moving water. Emerging from the water are mountains and hills, creating the impression of a valley with a river. Throughout the landscape are trees and plants decorated with hundreds of green leaves. There are stepping stones throughout the water which guide the viewer through the artworks.