Be part of the conversation: Be More Giant
Join the conversation on Monday 3 March at 101 Outdoor Arts with Be More Giant, a collaborative panel discussion on how we can reclaim and celebrate our landscapes through collective art experiences.
At Be More Giant we will be having an open discussion about the importance of art and creating new myths in our landscapes, and why it's so crucial at this current time. The talk will be a collaborative exploration of how society can reclaim and celebrate our landscapes through collective art experiences.
Guided by the creative force behind Consequences which will be taking place in Dorset, at the Cerne Abbas Giant, huge numbers of participants will be creating the largest game of Consequences ever (the imaginative pen and paper game where players take it in turns to draw or write to curate a story which is then covered up, creating funny outcomes). But why?
Grounded in community rituals and influenced by ancient traditions, the panel aims to investigate how art, play and mythmaking can help people to form deeper connections with both the natural world and one another. This talk is open to all, so that you can have your say and let your voice influence Radical Ritual's new project.
Meet the speakers
Leading the panel will be Becca Gill (Forever Me, Heartfelt), Artistic Director of Radical Ritual; a brand-new company creating bold, inclusive rituals that connect people through art and collective action. Joining her will be fellow member of Radical Ritual and Consequences, Grace Emily Manning. Consequences is the debut artwork for Radical Ritual launching in September 2025.
Completing the panel will be writer and illustrator Nick Hayes, whose Sunday Times bestseller, The Book of Trespass calls for more public access to nature, and Nick Llewellyn who runs Access All Areas, promoting inclusive cultural performance by neurodiverse artists. Sita Brahmachari (When Secrets Set Sail, Kite Spirit) is an internationally celebrated author whose work focuses on community cohesion and environmental protection. Dr Zakiya McKenzie will also join the panel, who is a writer and cultural historian. Dr Zakiya was writer-in-residence in 2019 for Forestry England and in 2021 she was artist-in-residence at Studio Voltaire in London.
We’re delighted to be working with such an exciting group of writers, artists and thinkers on the Be More Giant event. Arts in public space has a key role to play in celebrating place and connecting communities with the natural world.
Simon Chatterton 101 Outdoor Arts Strategic Lead
If you love discussing art, tradition and community this event is definitely for you.
Join us at 101 Outdoor Arts at Greenham Business Park on Monday 3 March at 7pm for Be More Giant. Tickets £12 (£10 concs). Tickets are on sale now just click the link below to book your space now!
