East Devon National Landscape is proud to be part of Nature Calling, a national arts initiative designed to deepen the connection between people and the cherished landscapes that surround them.
The Work of Giants!
The East Devon and Blackdown Hills National Landscapes joined up to commission a local project bringing artists and local communities together to explore the ancient sites and deep history of the landscapes, drawing inspiration from the Old English phrase Enta Geweorc—”The Work of Giants.”
Four of Swords, a highly-regarded immersive theatre company from the South West, were commissioned to explore the myths, mystery, and monumental forces that shaped the hills and valleys of East Devon and the Blackdown Hills.
At the heart of The Work of Giants! are the community participants; Year 8 students from Honiton Community College and members of Dementia Friendly Honiton who engaged with the landscape in creative and meaningful ways.
Participants used a range of artistic mediums—including storytelling, sound, photography, writing, and performance—to translate their experiences and perspectives into the final immersive exhibition and film.
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“By bringing together artists, musicians, students and members of the Dementia Friendly Honiton, we’ve created something that not only celebrates our ancient landscapes, but also the people who live alongside them today.”
— Steph Aburrow, Project Officer for East Devon National Landscape
“What a beautiful atmospheric tree, seats and props you created to engross us. Great also to have it in black and white as we remember most films and TV were like that in our younger years!”
Dementia Friendly Honiton group member.
This £2 million programme, funded by Arts Council England, the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra), and National Landscapes in England, aims to increase people’s access to nature, improve their wellbeing, and inspire a sense of belonging in these special places.
Delivered in partnership with:
Four of Swords
Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Dementia Friendly Honiton
Honiton Community College
Art Council England
National Landscapes
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