Swamp way: The exhibition started with a walk through a version of a swamp, made with large-scale one-off prints using tracing paper and alcohol ink.
Ritual bundles. In prehistoric times, ritual deposits were often left in wetland locations, or in special watery locations such as track crossings or bridges. People left swords, buckets, pottery, tools and foodstuffs. These deposits were probably a way to communicate with the spirits of the place, or to the ancestors. Rituals still have meaning in today’s society and can allow us to connect our lives to nature.
In two workshops, we selected artefacts that were meaningful to us, because they connected to our lives and our families. We bundled the items up, and photographed them in locations which will eventually become wetlands when sea levels rise. A slideshow of the photos forms part of the exhibition.
Photos of the installation will follow.
