Pyreism

Perth...the isle of man...what connects these two places? Well historically, in 1266, a Peace treaty was signed in the town. Back then it was a busy trading center. Magnus VI of Norway and Denmark and Alexander III of Scotland were fighting over the Hebrides and the Isle of Man. The agreement was for 4000 marks and 100 more a year. The debt was never settled but was eventually cleared when King James III married Margaret of Denmark in 1268. Ahhh....back in the day when money and marriage could settle things, how wholesome!
Regardless of how it was done if peace is possible in 1266 it's also possible in 2023!
This art is part of a cartography I am making for Colossive Press in Penge.
I hope (when it's eventually finished) it will represent the freedom of movement and health care/medicines we take for granted in peace time. In particular respect to the plight of the Palestinian people living under a blockade.
It's inspired by my recent travels from Wales to Turkey. The money raised from sales will be going to MAP, (Medical Aid for Palestinans). I'm cycling round the West Bank in October and it's part of my fundraising effort,

Awww, all the cute critters together. A bee, a badger, a beetle, a rabbit, and owl, a mouse and a disgruntled red squirrel 🐿️ I reckon it's miffed because the builders disturbed it acorn collection. *Shakes small furry red fist*