Off The Trail follows a central protagonist, a soldier from another era, as he performs a series of actions and rituals. The uniformed figure paints Chinese nature symbols, chants, meditates and wanders dreamlike through a rolling landscape of fog-shrouded hills, coastal defences and dense woodland valleys. Scenes are accompanied by haiku and poetry readings from poets Michael McClure and Gary Snyder, and the disembodied voice of Alan Watts.
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Jacob CartwrightJacob and Nick's collaborative practice is cross-disciplinary, encompassing video, drawing, painting, photography, objects, publications and events. From invasive species and ancient oaks to ornithologist explorers and marginal communities, their work freely combines elements from the natural world with our multifaceted social & cultural histories. Their work has been exhibited widely, through exhibitions, film festivals, international residencies and public commissions. The artists are based in Manchester, UK.