In 2013 whilst living in Munich, Germany, I created an exhibition of my work. The following are two sides of a card we got printed for the occasion.

I offer the poem here in text as well:

 

I am a Peace of Nature
and I am Beautiful

He comes from the forest
drawn by the crystal light
out of the magic circle,
to a tender partner –
to a dance of Man and Nature.

But who is He that comes?
Each has his own connection
and understanding of what He brings.
Man, Animal, Bird, Nature Spirit –
He holds them all, and more.

Come – Come dance with me.

Richard on his oak bench in front of Guest Lodge photo Richard Brockbank

Sitting on my oak bench in front of Guest Lodge

In addition to exhibiting my work I also put together a folder which showed photographs of my woodwork over the decades.

Desks

Benches

Benches in Willow Arbour photo Richard Brockbank

Tables

Wall cabinets with stained glass by Ione

 

Chests of drawers and secretaires

Sculptural pieces big and small

"Peter" carving in rowan wood work and photo Richard Brockbank

Sculptures in gardens

Crosses

Burr wood crosses

In the 1990s I was in Botswana and enjoyed the chance to create this cross

The Bird Cross – appears to be soaring as we retouched the image to remove the suspending wire

The Bird Cross work and photo Richard Brockbank

Carved door way for the Humla Health Post

Furniture for some community members

Richard in his workshop photo Richard Brockbank

Folder front cover photo Roland Altmann