Steven Askew
Steven is a writer and photographer working steadily in the north of England, alongside being a husband and father.
His written work has included pieces for various UK publications on a variety subjects including music and sport, and a few years ago he contributed to a marketing campaign for the David Bowie Is exhibition in Brooklyn.
He is interested in time and interconnectedness, and how small, personal moments travel within much wider existence.
For his visual work he often uses static framed 'moving photographs', intended to be a quiet expression of that humility.
The music and ideas of Peter Gabriel have been a constant source of inspiration in his life.
ARTIST: Peter Gabriel
CREATOR: Steven Askew
SONG: Washing of the Water (live) FROM Secret World Live
ARTIST: Peter Gabriel
CREATOR: Steven Askew
SONG: Washing of the Water (live) FROM Secret World Live
Video info:
The live version of Washing Of The Water from the Secret World tour has always been absolutely the definitive version of this song, for me.
The openness of the sound is deep and noble, and offers a profound and perfect hymn-like quality for the emotion of the lyrics.
This video piece features my wife, and was filmed on a remote beach on the west coast of Scotland, in a moment when stillness, reflection and healing were required.
Song info:
Washing of the Water is a track taken from Peter Gabriel's album Secret World Live, released in August 1994.
Words and music by Peter Gabriel. Produced by Peter Gabriel and Peter Walsh.
Published by Real World Music Ltd. / Sony Music Publishing.