‘Take Hold’ Publication
Excerpt of essay in publication, 2024
Take Hold is a publication brought together by curator Rachel Botha. It explores the broad theme of hope through various responses by invited artists and writers. It features contributions by Husk Bennett, Dreambean, Laura Fitzgerald, Cecelia Graham, Marielle Macleman, Aifric Prior Bélière and Michaela Razafima Nash.
Excerpt of poem in publication, 2024
Drawing on the work of Joanna Macy, the following text explores 'hope as a practice' or 'active hope', in response to the climate crisis. The text explores the work of Matt Green, Basia Irland, Land Art Generator and William McKeown in the context of climate change. Exploring how practitioners in the arts can respond to times of crisis with active hope.
The text includes a poem constructed from social media responses to the question 'what fears do you have about climate change?'. Taking words from these fears, the comments are reconstructed into a poem about active hope.