In June 2019, at Langdyke Countryside Trust’s 20th anniversary open day, Kathryn’s eco-printed poems fluttered in the breeze. Nearby her lumen prints hung in the branches of the young oak trees, close to where thousands of purple orchids were in bloom…. while hundreds of miniature artworks made by members of the local community adorned the marquees!

Later in the summer, Kathryn used sunlight to print ephemeral photographs on to leaves… using leaves from Langdyke’s reserves and photographs of the volunteers, wildlife and landmarks, it is a Herbarium of Stories (more details here).

These were part of Langdyke Stories, led by Art Pop-Up, with artworks created and workshops taught by Kathryn Parsons. Using art to share and celebrate the wildlife and landscape, history and heritage of the local area, the project drew communities together creating new networks and strengthening existing ones; people of all ages from villages around Peterborough and the inner city took part.

The miniature artworks created by the community groups, stitched together to make glorious art-bunting, are currently displayed at John Clare Cottage Museum, Helpston, until the end of September 2019.

We are grateful to the Peterborough Communities Fund and Athene Communications for their support.