Ancient Sea-Voyaging Poetry Returns to Lincolnshire
An upcoming Lincolnshire event combines history, art and a beautiful coastal setting. A ruttier, an ancient form of navigational poem, will be presented by artist Harriet Plewis at the North Sea Observatory. This ode to the sea and maritime history is set to take place during sunset on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28.
The Resurgence of Ruttiers
Ruttiers are a little-known but integral part of maritime history. These are poems, either recited or sung by sailors, containing navigational instructions. They were committed to memory, guiding countless seafarers on their voyages across the vast oceans.
Harriet Plewis: Breathing Life into Coastal Memories
Known for bringing to life the essence of coastal living, Plewis has prepared a new ruttier to present at the event. Exhibitions and Interpretations Assistant at Lincoln Museum, Laura Garner, discussed the significance of the artist's residency at the North Sea Observatory. She provided insight into Plewis' pending performance.
"As summer comes to an end, so too must our fantastic artist residency at the North Sea Observatory," Garner said. "Working directly with people who live on the coast and visitors, Harriet has managed to capture some of what makes Lincolnshire's coast so special. The North Sea Observatory has been the perfect place to inspire this work, with its huge windows offering sweeping views of the beach and sea."
A Unique Space for Listening
Apart from the ruttier, Plewis has also created a 'listening space' at the gallery during her residency. This space provides visitors with a serene setting to relax and immerse themselves in the ruttier at sunset as it was meant to be experienced.
An instrument constructed from items discovered along the coast will also be featured during the performance. Although admission to both performances is free of charge, spots are limited. Tickets can, however, be obtained on the Lincoln Museum's website.