This installation was created in response to the difficulties that I have encountered when creatively promoting nature kinship within local (human) communities. Before nature kinship is the need for nature connection – however, our biophobic culture nurtures barriers to nature; including a fear of the outdoors, lack of interest or knowledge, feeling ‘silly’ or self-judgemental about spiritual connection, or having an instrumentalist viewpoint on nature. Through theatrical suspension of disbelief, familiar archetypes, original Lore – and just a touch of magic – Wild Dialogue uses playful and participatory storytelling to offer an inspiring, low-stakes and enjoyable way to (re)learn about place, nature and British indigenous approaches to Land connection.
Read the ‘story’ HERE, and my published article on ‘Wild’ HERE.
“The Feral ReWilders are excited to announce ‘Unfolded’, an evocative exhibition showcasing the work of the nine inaugural Feral ReWilding artists from Feral Art School. The ‘Rewilding Practice’ has been a year-long postgraduate programme working with industry partners G F Smith, culminating in this unique exhibition. Hosted at the Brynmor Jones Library Gallery at the University of Hull between 16th May and 29th June 2025, Unfolded invites you to experience how the Feral Rewilder artists engage with themes of nature, place, paper and more.
Fri 16 May – Sun 29 June at Brynmor Jones Library Gallery
Supported by Hull City Council, G.F. Smith, Arts Council England and more.”
