Nicki Gwynn-Jones

In this episode of Biblioscapes In Discussion I am joined by Nicki Gwynn-Jones to discuss her book In The Dreamtime.

Orkney has woven a spell on me...

The echoes of mythical creatures from Orkney’s ancient stories are all around me and I want to express this somehow, but do not know where to begin. Then it dawns on me that the answer lies with the flowers; that in their secret hidden realm in the wild places amongst the cotton grass and heather, the buttercups, sorrel and ragged robin, I would find what I was looking for...Some days I return empty-handed - the faeries will not tell - but some days I am granted a glimpse into their world, a privilege that is only given to those with eyes to see.

We also discussed a selection of Nicki’s favourite photobooks from her own bookshelf…

• LYC by Sandra Bartocha

• Mukayu by Paul Cupido

• Des oiseaux by Albarrán Cabrera

• Beyond - Above Western Australia by Martine Perret

• Flower by Christopher Beane

You can see more of Nicki’s work on her website and find her on Instagram.