Visions From Mamma Cacao and the Earth Goddess - 27th June - 10th July 2019An exhibition of 17 artists whose work was inspired by a series of Cacao Ceremonies, hosted by Sorrell Robbins, whose idea it was to hold this exhibition. I entered two works, a painting on paper titled Shimmering Tree and a small Installation titled Tree Magic. I also helped Sorrell curate the show.
My statement I have a passion for trees, probably partly due to having spent my early years living next to Richmond Park, where many an hour was spent walking through woods and climbing trees. More recently I have been concerned with the mindless destruction of forests and woods throughout the world, as well as the indigenous cultures that live amongst them. We in the Uk have forgotten our long and ancient relationship to trees, woods and forests a relationship that can be traced back to our indigenous peoples, the Celts. Their lives were so entwined with trees and forests they created an alphabet, known as the Ogham, consisting of twenty characters, each character corresponding to a particular tree. Tree is a painting inspired by a Shamanic journey in November last year. The message I was given was to travel deep into the dark centre of the forest, to go deep inside, later reminding me of my childhood experiences in Richmond park. Tree Magic was inspired by my more recent experiences with Mama Cacao, who taught me to let go and be more fluid with my life and artistic practice, to go with the flow. A painter for many years, this venture into the magic world of Mama Cacao has inspired me to create an installation, an altar, a celebration of the tree. The two inscribed wooden sticks spell out Tree Magic in Ogham, the rest is for you to muse upon.
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