Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water
Writ in Water

© Mark Wallinger, in collaboration with Studio Octopi. Image credit: Culture Street

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'Writ in Water', a major architectural artwork by Mark Wallinger, in collaboration with Studio Octopi, provides an immersive space for contemplation and reflection at Runnymede, Surrey. Over 800 years ago, Runnymede witnessed the feudal barons forcing King John to seal Magna Carta – a founding moment in shaping the basis of common law across the world. Set in the heart of this ancient landscape, 'Writ in Water' reflects upon the founding principles of democracy, and through a meeting of water, sky and light, provides visitors with a space for reflection and contemplation. Mark Wallinger has drawn inspiration from Clause 39 of Magna Carta and the fundamental principles of justice it embodies. The internal area of the work is 180 m².

National Trust, Runnymede and Ankerwycke

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Title

Writ in Water

Date

2018

Medium

stone, steel & water

Accession number

SCP1

Acquisition method

commissioned by the National Trust in association with Situations; made possible with National Lottery funding through Arts Council England and the generous support of Art Fund, the Sigrid Rausing Trust, the Henry Moore Foundation and Lord and Lady Lupton; with additional support from Iwan and Manuela Wirth, Valeria and Rudolf Maag-Arrigoni and Harris Calnan

Work type

Sculpture

Inscription description

No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.

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