Ian Phillips

Cadair Idris, the third highest peak in Wales, is my local hill. Despite the proximity I've never found the 'hook' for an exclusive Cadair series until now.

I began drawing a new series based around Cadair Idris, on the Winter Solstice of 21st December. Finishing on the same day a year later. I followed the 16 points of the compass as lines radiating out from the centre point of the peak of Cadair Idris, Penygadair. Where these lines intersected paths, tracks or roads I drew back along that directional line towards Cadair on a specific date.

 As the year progressed I drew around the compass. East on the Spring Equinox, South on the Summer Solstice, West on the Autumn Equinox and so on, with the minor directions fitting in between. Initially the sketches, and then the proofs, for each stage will be put on the website. Eventually being replaced by the final edition prints.