'Into The Wyld' - An Introduction

We are thrilled to have been invited by art collective Material Matters to exhibit as part of their five month residency at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead.

Into the Wyld is a festival of contemporary art and culture curated by Material Matters, supported by the Wirral Borough of Culture and Liverpool Hope University. It explores the continuing legacy of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its unique connection to the Wirral.

Across three exhibitions, the festival responds to key themes in the Gawain poem: nature, chivalry and spirituality and their relation to contemporary culture. It features work from over 20 invited artists across the region, plus an associated five month programme of performance art, poetry readings, children's workshops and a symposium.

For further details please see the link below;

https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/into-the-wyld/

'NATURE' curated by Patric Rogers runs from the 1st Aug to the 13th September

Featured artists: Angelo Madonna - Attila Olah - Angela Stringer - Brendan Lyons - John Elcock - Nicky Perrin - Olaf Rosenvinge - Patric Rogers - Sarah Jane Richards - Serah Stringer - Silvia Battista

Our work for Into the Wyld unfolds across four distinct silk hangings, each encapsulating a pivotal stage of Sir Gawain’s odyssey. From the verdant landscapes of Holyhead to the ancient mystique of the Wirral, each hanging is a visual exploration of his personal transformation, mirroring the cyclical rhythm of the seasons and ritualistic Pagan lore. They materialise as chapters from the bleak depths of winter to the alluring promise of spring, each piece honouring natural cycles, capturing moments of growth, challenge, and introspection. 

Retracing what is our interpretation of Gawain’s fictional journey by visiting locations steeped in both history and mythology, we have foraged for raw materials and taken live impressions along the route. Collecting items such as birch bark, ivy, sandstone and moss, these site specific earth pigments  enliven the Arthurian legend and provide a tangible and harmonious connection to the natural world.