A monumental new creature is being created for the Dorset National Landscape, inspired by the mystery of the Cerne Abbas Giant.Artist Becca Gill and her company Radical Ritual, along with members of local community groups, have created a new giant for the region.
The artwork is based on the game Consequences – where you take it in turns to draw a head, body, legs and feet whilst folding the paper and passing it on. The theme focuses on working together to create something whole. This new artwork is an investigation into local myths, giant stories and reimagining folk tales.
Community groups in Yeovil came together to explore their sense of belonging and connection to the land. From workshops and walks, exploring myths and rituals, the outcome is a fun project using natural dyes and materials to create a giant piece of artwork for everyone to enjoy – reflecting and celebrating our landscapes.
Combining music, poetry, and ritual you’ll see the giant unveiled on the ancient hills of Somerset and Dorset this September. The giant will visit Yeovil and Corfe Castle, and the unveiling will be available to watch online.
We may have forgotten the stories our landscapes tell, but together, we can rediscover and inspire new tales of care, nurture, and community.
Summerhouse Hill - Yeovil
Join the Consequences Parade on Saturday 13 September!
A community procession through Ninesprings Country Park to welcome the arrival of the giant on Summerhouse Hill in Yeovil.
Meet at 12 noon at Ninesprings Café, Yeovil, BA20 1QA. The route is a scenic and accessible walk through Nine Springs ending at Summerhouse Hill.
There will also be drop in creative workshops with Sita Brahmachari and Grace Emily Manning (members of the Radical Ritual team) from 1-4pm on Saturday 13 September and 12-3pm on Sunday 14 September. We invite you to bring a picnic and stay a while on Sunday.
Radical Ritual team:
Becca Gill – Artistic Director
Sita Brahmachari – Workshop Leader
Grace Emily Manning – Artist
Nick Hayes – Advisor/Pamphlet illustration/writer
Douglas Dare – Composer
Emily Williams – Executive Producer
Ina Miller – Production Manager
Radical Ritual Advisory Group:
Nick Llewellyn – Access all Areas
Dr Zakiya McKenzie
Dr Sarah Fry
Consequences is a Radical Ritual production which has been commissioned by Dorset National Landscape for the project Nature Calling, with Executive Producers the National Landscapes Association and Activate Performing Arts. It is supported by Arts Council England, Defra and Imaginators.
Core funded by Arts Council England, Dorset Council and BCP Council.
Event Venue
Yeovil, United Kingdom
