On the sheltered southern coast of Cornwall lies Falmouth, a popular, bustling town with a historically strategic deepwater port that sits at the mouth of the River Fal; however, this major Cornish river itself is perhaps less well-known.
Where does she originate, what route does she take?
The rural, almost parochial beginnings, the plentiful wildlife and valuable natural habitats, the industrial past and the contemporary international harbour seem to be contradictory within the same watercourse.
Kurt Jackson has spent the last four years or so wandering up and down the Fal to discover the river’s various moods, states and habitats, paintbrushes in hand, to make this new series of works.
Kurt Jackson: River Fal
August 30th 2025 – February 2026.
Jackson Foundation Cornwall, TR19 7LB.