A new artwork has been unveiled to mark the 75th anniversary of Dartmoor’s official designation as a National Park, capturing one of its most iconic landmarks in a striking and intricate collage.
Created in collaboration with Dartmoor National Park Authority, Haytor – A Dartmoor Icon is a mixed media collage by artist Glen Middleham, developed using archive materials from Dartmoor’s record libraries.
Bringing together layers of history, landscape and storytelling, the piece rewards closer inspection. Hidden within the composition are pixies, wildlife, newspaper headlines, fragments of poetry and Dartmoor’s much-loved letterbox stamps, all woven into the landscape.
Released as a strictly limited edition of 75 giclée fine art prints, proceeds from sales will support the ongoing work of Dartmoor National Park Authority, helping to protect, conserve and celebrate the area’s unique landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage.
The print is now available from The Jam Gallery in Ashburton, online at madebyjam.co.uk, and at Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres.
Reflecting on the project, Glen Middleham said:
It’s such an honour to have been invited to create this collage and to have been granted access to Dartmoor National Park’s rich archive. I’ve spent hours and hours weaving the history of Dartmoor National Park into the piece – assembling the elements to form a recognisable view of Haytor.Each blade of grass and every gorse thorn have been cut and applied by hand. Every section of the granite tor has been created using vintage texts about Dartmoor, and the kestrel alone took 30 hours to complete! It really has been a labour of love, and I’m thrilled to be part of the celebrations and to support Dartmoor National Park Authority’s continued good work with Haytor – A Dartmoor Icon.
Will Dracup, Dartmoor National Park Authority Chair, said:
We’re delighted to be working with a local business and such a talented artist on this celebratory piece of art, marking the 75th Anniversary of Dartmoor National Park’s designation.The archival content included within the work is meticulous, and the print truly represents what makes Dartmoor so special.We hope the 75 people who hang this unique artwork on their walls take great pleasure in its beauty, and we thank them for their contribution in helping to support people and nature on Dartmoor for the next 75 years and beyond.