Sunday 19 September
Clarion Sunday 2021
An artist’s project to celebrate this unique and historic event
Clarion Sunday is the annual pilgrimage to the last Clarion House by Clarion Cycling Clubs across the north of England. It is always a special occasion. This year, after repeat postponements, it really means a lot. So we have commissioned Alan Ward for an artist project to make the experience of taking part just a bit more special. If you are a club member, an individual cyclist, or just a Clarion enthusiast, Alan wants to hear from you.
With the rearranged date now fast approaching, and the promise of outdoor events going ahead, we are looking forward to seeing cyclists at Clarion House on the 19th September.
Alan J Ward artist, photographer and devotee of cycling culture, will be present to take a formal portrait of each rider with their mount, using a pop-up studio. He is also inviting cyclists to participate from different Clarion clubs to document their rides to Jinny Lane on the day, using the data provided by tools like Strava and Garmin. Alternatively why not take photographs en-route, make notes about the journey, reflect on the importance of Clarion’s roots, or share personal Clarion artefacts – creative contributions are very welcome!
As the Pendle Radicals commission by Mid Pennine Arts has now launched, Ward is particularly keen to reflect the communal cultural heritage of Clarion Cycling and its Socialist roots at this last Clarion House.
All of this material will be assembled and interpreted in a limited edition artist publication, which each participant will receive after the event with MPA’s compliments. All participants on the day will also receive a special memento to celebrate the day.
Alan Ward invites interested clubs or individuals to register involvement and participation by emailing him at alan@alanjward.co.uk. Also follow him on Instagram: alanjward_axisdesign & Strava: Alan Ward (#i_am_clarion)
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