Time & Tide Bell
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“This is an inspired project. The link between ourselves and the elements is in danger of being lost in our 21st century life. The importance of that link, given climate change, is more important than it ever has been and such a beautiful reminder of the importance of tides and sea levels is truly inspirational.” Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer |
On the Opening Night of the 2009 Appledore Arts Festival (Wednesday May
27th, 6.30 pm) the UK’s first ‘Time and Tide’ bell will be dedicated. This
exciting and unique national public art project is the creation of international
sculptor and musician, Marcus Vergette. |
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The movement of water at high tide, causes the clapper to strike the bell creating a series of different notes and a constantly shifting pattern of sounds and melodies. Each strike of the bell makes a mark in time, connecting that spot, that moment, to the movement of the moon and the sea. There is a strong resonance between bells and the sea; navigation, warning, safety, victory, loss, faith, time and duty. Everyone within the sound of a bell is considered to be under the protection and influence of that bell. |
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For further details please
refer to www.marcusvergettte.co.uk
or e-mail
marcus@vergette.eclipse.co.uk |
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Registered Office : Appledore
Arts, 3 Marine Parade, Appledore, Devon, EX37 9JJ |