No sooner had the news broken that Newport, Isle of Wight would be the new temporary home (until 11th June) for ‘The Corn Field’ by 18th century landscape artist, John Constable, than one of the Island’s very own artists shared their response.
You may remember Justin Mason, aka Drivel Sieve as he is known on social media, for his excellent series of Isle of Wight Animated Postcards.
Isle of Wight cultural landmarks
Well today Justin delights us with his adaptation of Constable’s Corn Field, by adding some Isle of Wight cultural landmarks. He’s included:
- The Koan from outside St Mary’s Hospital – designed and built by internationally renowned artist Liliane Lijn in 1997;
- The giant smuggler from Blackgang Chine – the country’s oldest theme park;
- The jolly haystack character who brings a smile to the face of those driving past Briddlesford Lodge Farm;
- Ambassador for the Isle of Wight Derek Sandy, and
- The suspended service sign for poor old Floating Bridge 6.
Unexpected Item in the Baggage Area
If you do follow Drivel Sieve, you might have seen that he recently published his first physical book.
Titled Unexpected Item in the Baggage Area, it’s 31 pages of guaranteed hilarity*.
Priced at £3.50 including postage and packing, you can order your copy by emailing [email protected]
(*Guaranteed hilarity not guaranteed – says Justin, not me)
You can follow Drivel Sieve on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, or visit his Website.
Image: © John Constable ‘The Cornfield’ 1826 Oil on canvas © The National Gallery, London
