Ferny Combes | Clare Petherick

Bideford Library proudly presented Ferny Combes, a remarkable collection of interactive dioramas inspired by the rare Chope Collection.

This immersive art piece allowed visitors to take a book from the shelf and witness the environment around them morph and change, transporting them into stunning landscapes.

Thanks to hidden technology, these intricate artworks came to life, creating a seamless blend of literature, art, and innovation.

Ferny Combes was brought to life by Clare Petherick, an artist known for her tactile, interactive installations, and Jay Kerry, a creative technologist.

Together, they combined their skills to design a unique, hands-on experience that merged the natural world with technology.

The dioramas themselves featured magical, carved details that became even more enchanting when activated by the act of reading.

This project was an exploration of new artistic innovations, where technology wasn’t just a tool but an essential part of the artwork’s evolution.

As visitors interacted with the dioramas, they were drawn into the stories they contained, offering a novel way to engage with literature and art.

Ferny Combes was a testament to how creativity and technology can transform the way we experience art.