Artist’s Manifesto.

The “May Day” series seeks to explore the pagan heritage of the British Isles and Ireland through the medium of visual images and writing. The series will include material drawn from historical sources, personal interpretations and fusions of the past and present eras, myth, folklore, and religion.

The ‘May Day’ series will show the influence of European and near eastern religions and cultures on the pagan traditions of Britain. The series will form a loose narrative, a connection between the past and present using literal, metaphorical and spiritual symbolism.

The May Day series will show behavioural aspects associated with the pagan traditions of Britain.  The violence, sexual practices, and murder.  Dark as well as light, in an attempt to represent the wholeness of the human condition.

Material for the May Day series will be drawn from the following categories: 

Characters/Archetypes: The Green Man, The Goddess, The Divine King/Queen, The Horned God, The High Priest, The Druids, The Alchemist, The Rival Alchemist, The Masked Congregation, The Scapegoat, The Fool, Punch, The Flower Maiden, The Woodwose, The Mermaid, The Hermit, The Witch/Wise Woman, The Devil, The Hobby Horse, The Pilgrim, Black Shuck.

Festivals/Rituals: Imbolc, Ostara, Beltaine, Litha, Lughnasadh, Mabon, Samhain, Yule, The Sacrifice, The Maypole Dance, The Morris Dance, The Sword Dance, Initiation Rites, The Sacred Wedding, Funeral Rites, Sex Rites, The Wild Hunt, Offerings.

Places: The Sacred Tree, Standing Stones, The Alehouse, The Underworld, The Otherworld, The Land Of Spring, The Ship Of Fools, The Lych Gate, The Alter, Fairy Rings, The Great Forest, The Mountain, The Sea, The Crossroads, The Hanging Oak, The Sacred Grove.