‘Your Future Self’ Artwork - Collection

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‘YOUR FUTURE SELF’ ARTWORK COLLECTION’S LEADING FRAMED DIGITAL PAINTING: Created from a photograph of a series of look-through arches. The photograph was taken in March 2007, Pennycomequick, Plymouth. The archways are from old railway stone viaducts. The picture has been framed and there is a reflection of the photograph below. The artwork represents the ‘illusion of continuity’ by a series of progressions through the arches, as in life. The reflection below, signifies a vision of the long-gone past. The eye is drawn to the bright lighted area, at the end of the tunnels, suggests a different future, which one cannot anticipate. Exhibited to illustrate the article “Your Future Self’, which was published 7 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©.

PHOTOGRAPH: On a walk from City College, King’s Road, Plymouth, along Stuart Road, towards Plymouth City Centre’s Railway Station, I explored the area surrounding the viaduct that crosses over the road. The railway Stuart Road Viaduct stretches from Five Fields Lane, now called North Road West, to Stuart Road, approximately one mile in length, which heads towards the Devonport Railway Station. This section of the railway line, formed part of the Cornwall Railway Company’s project, to install a complete railway line between Plymouth, in Devon and Truro in Cornwall. The complete route was operational from 1859. The Stonehouse Mill Pool Bridge Act 1830 for erecting and maintaining a bridge was granted 29 May 1830. Additionally, The Stonehouse Pool Improvement Act received Assent in July 1876, and the improvements were finished by December 1878. The land below the viaduct was at the head of the tidal creek and part of ‘Stonehouse Pool’. Having been drained, and when I visited in March 2007, it was parkland, with a unique bold steel structure, and where I found this angle of series of arches, where the photograph was taken.

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Continuity Conundrum

By F McCullough

DIGITAL ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPH: Taken in 2010, of the St. Andrew’s Cross’s main fountain, shown extended to the full height, with four smaller fountains, at its base. Gdynia Fountain sits on the roundabout, at the top of Royal Parade, Plymouth. The fountain was last upgraded in 2021. Originally installed in 1986, and named to commemorate the 10-year twinning partnership, with the City of Gdynia, Poland, following the Plymouth Anglo-Polish Cultural Society alliance in 1976. The National Westminster Bank’s building, formerly the National Provincial Bank, sits behind the fountains. This Plymouth’s prominent landmark, was part of the city’s rebuilding strategy after the Second World War, and was constructed between 1956 and 1959. It was designed and planned by the Bank’s Architects. Behind the elaborate portico, the wall is decorated with a beautiful turquoise mosaic surface. It gained listed building status in 2009. The artwork is Exhibited to illustrate the story entitled “Continuity Conundrum”. The water of the fountain signifies ‘continuity’ through the upward flow, whilst the ‘conundrum’; is reflected by the water falling to earth, as well as when the fountain has not been functioning and in need of maintenance, or has been turned off. Presented as a reflected framed poster for the ‘Your Future Self’ article, Published 7 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©.

PHOTGRAPH: Early in January 2010 around midday, I was in Plymouth City Centre, on a sunny day and was delighted to see the Gdynia Fountain was working, creating a stunning vista. Too often over the years, sadly it had not been working, for a variety of reasons. I reached for my camera and caught the fountain, with the wind blowing the water to the left, whilst waiting for a break in the vehicles that were going around the roundabout. It was taken from the corner of the Pearl Assurance Building that fronts Old Town Street, outside the jewellery shop, H Samuel, looking towards the now called ‘Royal Bank Of Scotland Building’ as it once again changed its name.

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Illusion Of Continuity

By F McCullough

DIGITAL ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPH, taken June 2015. of an artificially constructed stepped water channel towards a mini bridge, in Drake’s Place, Plymouth park, bordered by flower beds. Presented through a green circular opening in a poster-type frame, with shadow below. The falling steps water flow channel, signifies the ‘Illusion Of Continuity’, as the water flows thereafter underground, represented by the artworks’ below oval-shaped shadow. Exhibited to illustrate the poem: ‘Illusion Of Continuity’ and for the article discussion about “Your Future Self’”, part of the Artwork’s Collection. Published 7 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©.

PHOTOGRAPH: Drake’s Place, in front of the University of Plymouth, adjacent to Sherwell United Church, is the place where the city’s water supply, first came into Plymouth, from Dartmoor circa 1592; some 28 miles from the source. The project was called ‘Drake’s Leat’ after Sir Francis Drake, who was well associated with the City of Plymouth, and the nearby Buckland Abbey, his home on Dartmoor, after becoming famous for circumnavigating the world in the 16^th century. The University took the gardens over in 2007, from the local council. Next to the gardens is the Drake’s Place Reservoir, also now adorned with fountains, after significant renovations. Whilst studying at the University, I frequented the gardens to take a break, and to ponder key mathematical conundrums; and also, during my time at the Art College’s photography classes, to contemplate photography project challenges. I was there again in June 2015, visiting the University, just after the gardeners had replanted the flowerbeds, which is when I took the photograph. I very much liked the way the water gently trickled down the channel’s steps towards the mini bridge, and then disappearing. I highly appreciate the long history that this site has represented, over the many centuries, and acknowledge that Drake’s Place is integral to the development of Plymouth as a city.

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Like Rivers, We Keep Flowing

By F McCullough

FRAMED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH ARTWORK: taken in April 2024, showing the fast-flowing frothing water in the river Tavy, with fresh growing leaves on the bank and green covered rocks on the bed of the river. Placed in a green frame, shown as a painting against a wall. Just as rivers keep flowing, so does the ageing process of humans continue, and their choice to evolve and change. The painting is Exhibited to illustrate the song lyrics ‘We’ll Find Our True And Shifting Place’, and is part of the ‘Your Future Self’ Artwork Collection’. Article Published 7 September 2024. Copyright ©.

PHOTOGRAPH: The River Tavy’s links with Plymouth, because it moves into the River Tamar, that in turn flows between the City of Plymouth and the Cornish towns of Saltash and Torpoint, and in particular past the ships moored in Devonport Dockyard, where the combined rivers further flows out into Plymouth Sound, and the English Channel beyond. The River Tavy rises on Dartmoor, near Devil’s Tor, onward flowing through Tavistock, before it joins the River Tamar, via the Bere Peninsula. The lower Tavy river is navigable as far as Lopwell, where there is a weir, as Lopwell is the upper tidal mark of the River Tavy. Lopwell is sited 3 miles north of Plymouth, as well as being some 7 miles down river from Tavistock, meaning the navigable Tamar and Tavy rivers, winds some 9 miles approximately in duration, inland from Devonport. When visiting, the Bedford Car Park is a favoured place for us to park. The riverside walk runs alongside the car park, that facilitates easy access to the banks of the river towards the Tavistock Road Bridge, which crosses the Tavy in the centre of the ancient Stannary town centre. In April this year, we visited in the Spring, and the waters of the Tavy were clear and the air refreshing, the trees saplings were just opening their bright green leaves, and the sunshine caught the ones in the photograph at the front. It was this delight that caught my eye, and I reached for my camera. Despite much rain, the river was still quite low, hence the rocks on the river bed were exposed with their green algae weeds and moss covering them. The water splashed at speed over the rocks, where the water was deep enough. The photograph was taken just before enjoying luncheon at Karen’s, Brook Street, my Tavistock’s favourite dining restaurant.

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With Small, Continuous Steps We Evolve

By F McCullough

ARTWORK DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH: on an overcast day with grey skies, taken in August 2011 of the Plymouth Wheel, sited adjacent to the Plymouth War Memorial complex on Plymouth Hoe. The wheel represents the continuous steps needed, whilst the Naval Memorial acknowledges the enduring history, and the people of Plymouth’s ongoing and evolving relationship with the sea. The digital borderless mounted photograph is hung against a wall. Exhibited as an artwork, as part of the ‘Your Future Self’ Artwork Collection’ and article discussion. Published 7 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©.

PHOTOGRAPH: The Plymouth Wheel was in Plymouth in 2011, although in 2024, at the time of writing this, the planning permission was found to be a problem, denying visitors the opportunity to enjoy the local 360-degree panoramic views of Plymouth Sound and outwards, over the City of Plymouth towards Dartmoor. Having previously enjoyed the trip around the ‘London Eye’ wheel, decided as the weather was inclement would come back on another day to better enjoy the experience. The sky was overcast on Plymouth Hoe, not something that is unusual, as the weather tends to change very quickly, with its own local weather climate conurbation for Plymouth Sound, as you can easily see the rain coming and anticipate it. Never one to miss an opportunity, to find a photographic project, I wandered around. I found a spot that included the column of the Naval War Memorial. The clouds were moody, and the wheel revealed itself in its entirety, happily sitting next to the Memorial, both looking about the same height. As an optical illusion, the wheel was taller, however seemed the same due to perspective of the viewpoint. I recall the wheel wasn’t moving, and the absence of clutter and people, gave me the chance to take this shot, framed in the front, by the manicured well-watered lawns. Twelve months later, on 5^th September 2012, on a bright and sunny day, I did eventually get to enjoy the round trip on the ‘Great City Attractions’ Plymouth Wheel, listening to the dialogue of the history of Plymouth, videoing the experience.

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Anchored To A Sense Of Continuity

By F McCullough

ARTWORK DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH: taken June 2016, in Armada Way, Plymouth on the walking route to Plymouth Hoe. The photograph show a large ships Anchor from H.M.S. Ark Royal. Its plaque reads:- “This anchor from H.M.S. Ark Royal was presented to the Lord Mayor Councillor Graham Jinks for the City of Plymouth by the Admiral of the Fleet, the Lord Hill-Norton G.C.B., on behalf of the Admiralty Board on 24th April, 1980. The anchor is marked “W. L. Byers & Co Ltd Sunderland. The blue wavy frame represents the sea and the ‘Thought Of The Topic’, for which it illustrates. Exhibited and Published ‘Your Future Self’ article 7 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©.

PHOTOGRAPH: One of the anchors of the Light Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Ark Royal, and former Royal Naval Flagship, was presented to the City of Plymouth. This large anchor was installed in the central avenue of Armada Way, just past Notte Street the B3240, where you pass-by, on your way to Plymouth Hoe. The size of the anchor is majestic, and children climb upon it with delight and awe, dwarfing them, who also enjoy playing in the surrounding gardens and parkland. H.M.S. Ark Royal was decommissioned in 2011, returning to Portsmouth, and eventually sold for scrap in 2013. Its Anchor reflects the close ties the City of Plymouth has had, and still has, with the Royal Navy. The Plymouth Command of the Royal Navy was granted Freedom of the City in 1963, with a ceremony on Plymouth Hoe. The City of Plymouth renewed the ‘Freedom of the City’ honour 21 Sept 2023, 60 years later, with another ceremony. The photograph was taken when I was walking to explore the Plymouth Hoe area, and I had to wait for some visiting tourist, to leave the anchor, in order to be able to take the shot, without the visitors being in the photograph.

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Plymouth Civic Centre Then And Now

By F McCullough

“As we journey through life, we often see ourselves as unchanging, anchored to a sense of continuity that provides comfort. Yet, when we look back, we realise how profoundly we've transformed. Our thoughts, beliefs, and desires shift with time, shaping us into entirely new versions of ourselves. The challenge lies in accepting that our future selves may be strangers to who we are today, holding different values and dreams. Embracing this change, rather than resisting it, allows us to grow more fully into the people we are destined to become. In this dance of continuity and change, we find the true essence of life.”

PHOTOGRAPH: The 14 / 15-storey Plymouth Civic Centre building was opened by the late, Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, in 1962, with much acclaim as shown in these: video and Opening and The Hoe and Rooftop Restaurant records of the time. The first photograph shown above, was taken in March 2007, when the building was still being used by Plymouth City Council. It became a Grade II listed building in June 2007. The local council sold the property in 2015, when it became empty. Planning permission was granted to convert the building into a mixture of residential and commercial space, in 2020, which did not take place. The Council bought back the building in March 2024, with the aim of turning the lower floors into a City College Plymouth campus, as well as accommodation on upper floors. 19 July 2024, when walking by, I once again took a photograph. The hoardings to protect the derelict building, were covered with street art, and the building now has been empty and abandoned for nearly 10 years. Just as we humans, favour continuity over change, looking back we realise how much has changed, including our own thinking, into new beings with updated values and dreams. We of course, have aged, just like the Plymouth Civic Centre building, which I have chosen to illustrate how life mimics our surroundings, and the topic this collection of artworks illustrate: ‘Your Future Self’, together with the article’s argument, that we revise choices made, and rethink the consequences, of decisions that were made when we were younger. Exhibited to summate the ‘Your Future Self’ Artwork Collection’ 8 September 2024. Copyright 2024 ©

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Felicity McCullough

The above artwork series was created to illustrate the published articles regarding the topic of “Your Future Self”. The artworks were created by Felicity from photographs that she had taken. Felicity enjoys creating innovative new visual media artworks from her vast photography collection. Being multi-creative, across the creative arts of writing, poetry, and music, Felicity selects the visual image to reflect and accompany the topic and subject matter she is researching, with the aim of interesting her readership base. She also complements her photography as a portrait painting artist and graphic designer. The works she chooses to exhibit is reflective of her personal taste and is usually highly context related, and uses all created content in her creations. Due to lack of physical storage space of late, she has preferred to engage fully with the digital medias. Lately, Felicity has also been dabbling with generative AI image creations, that she usually adapts to her preference. As an author, she writes what she would like to know about, publishing the content in the hope that readers also find the information helpful. This artwork collection came about, because of the YouTube video given by Shankar Vedantam, which came to Felicity’s attention through LinkedIn. The topic got her thinking about how artificial intelligence might look back upon today, and how in ten years from now it would not recognise itself, just as we humans won’t!

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The reflections and insights provided on the topic of change and continuity, as well as the associated artwork, are intended for general inspiration and educational purposes. They do not constitute psychological advice or guidance. The artwork is an interpretive representation and may not fully capture the complexities of the subject matter. Viewers and readers are encouraged to reflect on the content in relation to their own experiences and seek professional advice where necessary. The creators of this content do not assume liability for any actions taken based on these reflections or interpretations. All artwork remains the intellectual property of the creator, and any reproduction or use of the artwork without explicit permission is prohibited.

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Created: 8 September 2024

Published: : 8 September 2024

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