Bernard Leach’s Tiles…
(St Ives, Cornwall…)
Hewn stone’s rooted permanence, buffeted by gales
And whipped by salted breezes
Peers cold and forbidding
Over a bay’s stark presence
And legendary maritime tales…
Tiny chapel’s stoic reverence, blighted by style
And weathered by human whim
Displays, cold and ceramic
Across its floor’s worn surface,
Wallis’ nautical, memorial tiles…
Pete Ray
The Island Chapel, overlooking Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, contains tiles created by Bernard Leach, to celebrate Alfred Wallis’ achievements.
Leach was also responsible for the remarkable Wallis grave, pictured below.
I took an image of the artist’s well-used Godrevy Lighthouse from Wallis’ resting place and the vision was clear…
THE VIEW FROM THE GRAVE...
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| PORTHMEOR BEACH... |
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| ALFRED WALLIS' HOUSE... |
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