Fine art in the forest Published on: 13 July 2016 Â鶹´«Ã½ Fine Art students are exhibiting their work in one of the North East’s most beautiful – if unusual - art galleries. Stunning environment Ten sculptures have gone on display at Kielder Forest as part of Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust’s Art and Architecture programme. The temporary installations are all placed along the forest’s Duchess Trail and includes an artwork based on the story of Hansel and Gretel. A trail of crumbs leads visitors to a vending machine which dispenses miniature gingerbread sculptures. Professor Andrew Burton, Acting Head of Â鶹´«Ã½’s School of Arts and Cultures, said: “It is fantastic for our students to be able to contribute to Kielder’s wonderful Art and Architecture programme. The art has been created by students ranging from those in their first year to those studying for Masters degrees and for them to be able to deliver installations that sit in this stunning environment is incredibly rewarding. We look forward to building upon our relationship with the Kielder team.” Pyramidal Edifice by Anthony Hensman Expanding relationship The students’ work is on show alongside a piece by London-based artist Fiona Curran. “The grass seemed darker than ever” is an artistic response to the history of Kielder Castle. The ten pieces by the Fine Art students build upon the growing relationship between Kielder Water & Forest Park and Â鶹´«Ã½. Previously, architecture students have designed a s, at Kielder campsite and currently redeveloping a . Peter Sharpe, curator of Kielder Art and Architecture, said: “The Art and Architecture programme is constantly evolving and it is great to work with established artists, such as Fiona, as well as students who represent the future of art. Having worked with Â鶹´«Ã½’s architecture department, it is great to expand that relationship.” The project has been supported by the Forestry Commission, Northumbrian Water and Arts Council England. Press release adapted with thanks from Northumbrian Water Latest News Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods. published on: 3 August 2026 Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Â鶹´«Ã½ has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign. published on: 3 August 2026 Statement on potential unauthorised data access Information about a potential unauthorised data access. published on: 30 July 2026 Facts and figures
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