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Review by Josie Bland

A process of becoming

On the Western edge of the Northumberland National Park is an extraordinary artistic event. Four artists have interacted with four man-made ponds in a spirit of experimentation and investigation creating a multi- sensory experience. The resulting works demand that the viewer makes a journey to seek them out. Light years away from the modernist idea of art as a discrete and pure practice, these works cross boundaries; not finished entities but fluid and open ended, they represent something that is in the process of becoming. The artists are researchers, drawing on the laws of chance, microbiology, hydrology and social history in order to do what art does best - make the invisible visible so that through their eyes we see the landscape with a heightened awareness...
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'… The artists in Flow have produced something of real artistic value and local importance…. In how in uses natural forces and shapes to invite very thought provoking responses to our use of land and the hidden worlds within the ecology of the ponds….'

Lovely to see a monument to the North Tyne…

Could not rise to the intellectual level required to appreciate the work fully! But interesting!

Fabulous exhibition I really did like the way each ponds was differently interpreted. Very exciting…

Most intriguing exhibition in a wonderful setting. We'll be back to see how it develops!

Interesting interpretation, beautiful setting

Fascinating, original , thought provoking work.. Beuatiful settingm fascinating subject..

Impressive.. lovely..

great setting, even if it is in the middle of nowhere. Loved the work too!

Good to see work that noth arrest the eye and sits well in its setting..

Now I am aware of water

A wonderful atmosphere and a place always to remember- thanks to Moira Moore for bringing me!

.. A fantastic addition to my growing passion to link water to direct human experience and culture.

A stunning exhibition -imaginative and beautiful- food for thought.

Great to come back after 3 weeks and see how the works have changed and evolved. All good!