In the Shadow of the Yew

In the Shadow of the Yew (2020)

This project focuses on yew trees, exploring their history and longevity, with some living up to a thousand or more years. Their presence across centuries of time and connection with human history is explored through the inclusion of hands and silhouettes. Their mystical elements, and the beliefs surrounding them, are examined through the addition of graphics and other image fragments. The prevalence of yew tress in graveyards is evoked, creating a figurative connection to the processes of death and rebirth, as well as suggesting the passing of time and the production of memory.

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