Cycles

Tim Pugh

Tim Pugh on ‘ Cycles’

As an Environmental Artist based in Flintshire, North Wales and West Cumbria, my creative practice is split equally between these locations. I view these environments as open studios in which to experiment and develop new ideas. They include woodlands, beaches, old factories and a particular stretch of cyclepath next to the Western Fells in Ennerdale, West Cumbria.

Recently, I have focused on creating temporary installations on the cyclepath, working with natural and man-made materials in response to the flora and fauna along with the historical legacy related to the area.

The cyclepath was developed by the cycling charity, Sustrans, converted from an old freight line which used to convey iron ore, coal and limestone from quarries and collieries high up in the hills. The ten-mile path starts at sea level in Whitehaven and winds its way through former mining villages up to an elevation of 700 feet with increasing glimpses of Lakeland views.