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This ‘Alter Realist’ painting encapsulates the dynamic values of Elizabeth’s life … her dreams
and visions and achievement in a life lived. The transience of the journey in that we cannot hold
on to the material world we have created. Within this loss is the moment of value of what we had.

The triptych also portrays the state of being by wanting to hold on to the realisation of loss and
hope of something greater.
The Mausoleum and its interior setting creates so well these feelings that Elizabeth faced whilst
knowing that she was gravely ill with appendicitis. The statue was created by Mathew Cotes
Wyatt who was youngest son of James Wyatt (architect to Elizabeth in the concept and construc-
tion of the castle) the sculpture is a work of art in its sincerity of expression. It has such feeling and
captures that human moment of realisation of immanent loss and sight of possible reunion with
her lost children. Being a moment of sadness and joy. The memorial piece has Elizabeth’s
children coming to greet her whereas in life they may have become a memory or a dream.
The lighting effect is such that the roof light and side stained glass windows create an “Otherness”
- a light from beyond the material world.

The centre section of the painting depicts the interior of the Mausoleum and represents Elizabeth’s
parting .The outer sections of the composition are a testament to Elizabeth’s dream and
achievement in her life; a legacy to be handed down to future generations of the family to nurture
what has been created.

FG 141291

Alter Realism Legacy.
Oil on Canvas : 40x48 inches