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MAZES - HADSTOCK Photograph of the maze on the gravestone of the artist, Michael Aryton
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MAZES - HADSTOCK Photograph of the maze on the gravestone of the artist, Michael Aryton
MAZES - HADSTOCK
Photograph of the maze on the gravestone of the artist, Michael Aryton (who died in 1975), in the burial g rounds of St. Botolphs church, Hadstock. This maze, with raised walls, is constructed in copper. It design recalls Arytons interest in the story of Daedalus, the Athenian craftsman who is supposed to have designed the maze in Crete, wherein the terrible man-bull (the Minotaur) was imprisoned. Daedalus is famed for the wings he constructed, from feathers and wax, to enable him and his son, Icarus, to escape from the island of Crete. Since the Aryton maze is designed to resemble the shape of a butterflys wing, it is reasonable to assume that it was intended to recall this idea of flight. A colour image of the Hadstock maze is in the Charles Walker archives
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This print captures the intricate maze adorning the gravestone of renowned artist, Michael Aryton. Located in the burial grounds of St. Botolphs church, Hadstock, this copper construction with raised walls pays homage to Aryton's fascination with the mythological tale of Daedalus. According to legend, Daedalus crafted a labyrinth in Crete where he imprisoned the fearsome man-bull known as the Minotaur. The master craftsman is also famous for fashioning wings out of feathers and wax to facilitate his daring escape from Crete alongside his son, Icarus. The design of Aryton's maze resembles that of a butterfly's wing, suggesting an association with flight and freedom. This striking visual representation serves as a poignant reminder of human ingenuity and our eternal quest for liberation from constraints. Preserved within the Charles Walker archives is a color image showcasing this remarkable Hadstock maze. Its inclusion in esoteric and paranormal collections further underscores its enigmatic allure beyond its mere aesthetic appeal
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