WibDawson

The Pilgrims Way

The idea of pilgrimage has always held a fascination for me. Historically, pilgrimages were frequently undertaken as a way of doing penance for former misdeeds ...
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The idea of pilgrimage has always held a fascination for me. Historically, pilgrimages were frequently undertaken as a way of doing penance for former misdeeds and the desire for atonement. Today it has become more of a way of seeking spiritual insight. Probably one of the most well-known pilgrimage routes for Christians is the El Camino with literally thousands doing this 800 hundred-mile journey annually. This painting seeks to capture a rural section of a pilgrim’s route. I’ve rendered the pilgrim in a sketchy way, perhaps a little ethereal, as a way of underscoring the very long history of this spiritual endeavour shared by so many past and present.
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Mar, 2015

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WibDawson

The Pilgrims Way

The idea of pilgrimage has always held a fascination for me. Historically, pilgrimages were frequently undertaken as a way of doing penance for former misdeeds ... Read more

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The idea of pilgrimage has always held a fascination for me. Historically, pilgrimages were frequently undertaken as a way of doing penance for former misdeeds ...
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