JERSEY
What does Christmas mean to you?
On 11 November, Jersey issued a set of eight stamps that explored the meaning of Christmas. For the issue, eight local artists were asked the question ‘What does Christmas mean to you?’. The resulting stamp designs ranged from the whimsical and festive to the incredibly poignant.
Inspired by his love of sea swimming, and a soft spot for the Lido at Havre des Pas, artist Will Bertram illustrated the island’s traditional Christmas Day swim (60p).
Graphic designer and illustrator, Dean Porter, lost his younger sister in 2020. His design (98p) is a tribute to her, with one person missing from a family creating snow angels together. He said: ‘The snow angels created by the family form the shape of a flower, which represents the ongoing growth and development of the family despite the absence of their loved one.’
‘Freestyle’ artist Glen Fox’s ink drawing style is bold and distinctive (98p). He comments:
