Derek Jarman’s garden at Prospect Cottage, Dungeness, and his Avebury paintings

Derek Jarman’s artistic engagement with Avebury reveals a unique intersection of landscape, memory, and identity. His paintings, created during the 1980s, capture the mystical and historical essence of Avebury, blending personal reflection with cultural commentary. The study examines how Jarman’s work, often overshadowed by his filmmaking and activism, offers a distinct perspective on the site’s significance. Through an analysis of his paintings and garden at Prospect Cottage, Dungeness, the research highlights Jarman’s contribution to the interpretation of Avebury as both an artistic subject and a symbol of queer heritage.

Charlesworth, M. (2015). Derek Jarman’s garden at Prospect Cottage, Dungeness, and his Avebury paintings. Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes, 35(2), 172–182. https://doi.org/10.1080/14601176.2014.980066