Murray Johnston
Kielder Forest
About this artwork
Murray Johnston was the first Artist in Residence in the Kielder Forest in Northumberland during 1980. His study of the forest explores the conflicts between human management and the forces of nature. The tall pine trees in this picture have been planted in shallow soil on bare rock and are easily uprooted by strong winds.
Updated before 2020
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title:Kielder Forest
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date created:1980 (printed 1999)
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materials:Silver gelatine print
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measurements:33.00 x 32.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1999
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accession number:PGP 235.10
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Murray Johnston
Murray Johnston
Murray Johnston was born in Fife and educated in Edinburgh and Dundee. From 1969-1972 he worked as a medical photographer. He was the first photographer in residence at Kielder Forest, Northumberland in 1980. From 1982-8 he was Director of the Stills Gallery in Edinburgh, giving particular encouragement to Scottish photographers.…
