False summits: Comparative Heights of Marilyns, UK
Rosanna Martin
False summits: Comparative Heights of Marilyns, UK was created by Rosanna Martin for From the Field, a series of online commissions devised as a response to the worldwide pandemic in 2020. Rosanna took her local explorations as a starting point to collect an unusual set of data on some lesser known Cornish peaks, resulting in this set of Top Trumps. False Summits features the five ‘Marilyns’ of Cornwall - peaks with a topographical prominence of 150m or more. Though their peaks are often much higher than this, some mountains do not qualify as Marilyns whilst other areas of high land do. Rosanna was also interested to learn that most terms for mountain pinnacles have been named by men, after men or in memory of men. Scroll down to discover some intriguing information about these Cornish peaks, you can click on individual images to enlarge them.
FROM THE FIELD ANTHOLOGY
Each artist produced a small physical edition to sit alongside their digital commision. These art objects were brought together to make up the From the Field anthology; a compilation of reflections and creations instigated by the global pandemic. Some of the editions are still available to purchase directly from us via our online store Field Notes Editions or from The Shoppery in Penryn. 50% of the purchase price goes straight to the artist and any remaining profit towards a fund for future commissions.
For her contribution to the anthology, Rosanna provided a Top Trumps set of the first three Marilyn’s - Carnmenellis, Hensbarrow Beacon and Brown Willy.
FUNDERS AND PARTNERS
From the Field was a programme of artist commissions produced by Field Notes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of 2020 from the first lockdown onwards, ten artists were commissioned to create something quick and reflective to be shared online. We had worked with nearly all of the artists prior and therefore chose to reach out to them as a barometer for the times. Each artist also produced a small physical edition to sit alongside their digital work.
From the Field was made possible by a grant from the Arts Council England Emergency Fund.
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From the Field was made possible by a grant from the Arts Council England Emergency Fund.
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