Great reactions to Clarence’s exhibits in Cambridge, open till 21 March. Below are photos from my cousin Nick Ray, thank you. Nick wrote about the juxtaposition with the original of Sir Isaac Newton’s greatest work “Clarence was in good company, but stood up well!“
I thought you would like to read the words of our friend Vera Noach Kass who has the grace and fortune to have abodes both in Bordighera and Herne Hill where Clarence grew up and learnt to botanise and paint from his mother Lucinda, Phiz’s aunt.
Vera messaged us from Bordighera on seeing this news from Cambridge… “Clarence and his work. His passion, his sense of wonder… continues to live on and being part of our world which thanks to your devoted work enriches not just the memory of this extraordinary yet quietly modest and private man. Clarence made his mark in a quiet personal way. His work, his drawings, paintings, ideas left a deep inspiring mark on our own especially here in Bordighera. And your presence in all this has been the biggest contribution in making all this a most important part of the history of this part of Liguria. But equally his Cambridge days in Trinity College adds to the historical significance of the College itself which inspired many of its students and in turn their achievements like a mirror reflects back on the Colleges and their ability to enhance and motivate those who studied there.”
Thank you Vera
