Anthony Garratt - To All At Sea
'To All At Sea' opened on 26 October 2019, 160 years to the day since The Royal Charter Storm unleashed hurricane force winds across the UK’s western coast. 133 ships were sunk, 90 were badly damaged and over 800 human lives were lost. This public painting installation on Anglesey Island is dedicated to the lives lost in this tragic storm, including 450 people off the coast of Anglesey. The giant painting rotates with each change in wind direction, composing a piece of music as it does so. The original bell was recovered from the wreck of the Royal Charter ship. This bell rings throughout the performance. The film was made in collaboration with Richard Broomhall.
Anthony Garratt
Anthony’s painting practice is concerned with the weather; its impact on the landscape and himself, his research often finds him in heavy weather conditions in remote locations. Inspiration continually comes from the landscape, its history and the ever-changing climate. He is interested in the ‘geology’ of paint, experimenting being an important process of discovery. His public installations connect the process of painting with a place and its heritage. The idea being that the closer our emotional connection with the landscape is, the more likely we are to build a bond and empathy with it. Anthony has established an artistic residency in the South African Wilderness in collaboration with renowned photographer, Barry Cawston, and a new art concept called, ‘Art For Good’ promoting connection with the landscape through painting. He lives in South Devon and is a tutor at the Newlyn School of Art in Cornwall.