The Deep Places

This project, funded by the UK Government via SKDC, took place at the start of the year and was rooted in the Old English name ‘deoping’ meaning deep place, reflecting the low-lying fenland landscape. But as artist Rose Croft discovered, this depth goes beyond the physical. ‘Deepness,’ she says ‘winds through the memory and story blending enchantment and wonder with place. Quite simply, a place made for fairytales.’

Based in Spalding, Rose works from a small studio where she paints, weaves, spins yarn and makes hand-tufted rugs. But in researching the Deepings and uncovering the tales, legends and mysterious happenings, she created a new fairytale and a mural at Jubilee Park especially for Deeping.