An evening exploring nature and the body, through the lens of two different artists and practices.
Join us for the third of four evenings as part of our WTF: Greenhouse Takeover series! This is a chance to get an early insight into 8 artists processes.
‘Greenhouse’ is a 6 month long funded, bespoke development programme for eight Activators from our Artist Community who are Global Majority, and/or Disabled / Neurodivergent. It is primarily for artists who have the beginnings of an idea, project, production, or concept but need the creative support, skills development and time to help kickstart it.
Artists in the cohort have come together to co-host an evening each where they share a glimpse into their practice and projects, using the evening as a step on the journey rather than as a destination. Crucially, the evening is not about sharing finished work – it is about opening up the process and inviting others in to observe, experience and contribute. They might choose to share via a workshop, performance or discussion – no two evenings will be the same and every evening will have two artists / projects!
As with all WTF Thursday evenings, these events are FREE – but booking is essential!
The eight Greenhouse artists are: Valerie Ebuwa, Mary Price-O’Connor, Nya Bardouille, Zoe Tankard Bowkett, Lene Vollhardt, Ashley Lim, Sheyamali Sudesh, and Elizabeth Chan.
Towards nature and an anti-racist practice
On Longing, Home and Belonging
How can healing and restoration be found in nature when it is also a site of potential violence and harm?
How can the body feel safe and at home in a place it has not been historically welcomed?
This work is rooted in my own experiences growing up as a woman of colour in the English countryside, and in a desire to rediscover a sense of home and belonging in my body and in nature.
The evening will begin with a short video diary of my practice, reflections and journey as I navigate these questions and attempt to find joy and healing in my relationship with the earth.
We will then lead participants through a guided workshop exploring nature and the body, bringing our two practices together: Valerie has been exploring going back to nature as a way of moving as part of an anti-racist practice and to break down hierarchical structures; Elizabeth has been exploring somatic movement and healing practices as a way of connecting more deeply with the earth and the body’s inner landscape.
There will be time for questions and reflections at the end.
Instagram/ social media handles: @thisislizchan
