V. Ancestral Ground

This final strand uncovers themes of spiritual slumber and erratic ecstasy, recasting the fashion-human-nature connection as sensuous and deeply inter-relational. Fashion and costume here become a clarion call for a re-enchantment of the world. 

Saturday 6 September, 18:00 | Watershed Bristol

Gods and spirits of nature appear in these two artist films. We see deities in plant-based ceremonial attire wander the woods, delivering messages to humanity. In the other, a magical plant creature becomes a guardian angel.