Myrtle Simpson – Family Life
Photos courtesy of Myrtle Simpson
In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, no disgrace, no calamity (leaving me my eyes), which nature cannot repair. Standing on the bare ground, my head bathed by the blithe air and uplifted into infinite space, all mean egotism vanishes. I become…
Iron II – ceramic, earth pigments, oxide, leather, leather cord. Cutter II – ceramic, earth pigments, leather, leather cord. I love walking and connecting with the land; its deep vivid colours, rich earths and muds and interesting rock formations, created over thousands of years; gigantic deep canyons, huge silent mountains, enormous high vantage points, and…
During 2018 I suffered a major health relapse and my movement and walking were often compromised. On this hazy evening in late October, my body found a little strength and I was able to take a walk with my camera whilst the sun was setting and the air was warm. These photos capture the beauty of taking…
In 2016 I started The Space Outside film series. Due to ill health, this film project has now developed into this blog. On International Women’s day, I want to revisit these amazing women’s stories and share why this project began.