Becoming Lichen Walks
with Simon Whitehead
Join us in Newtown for these two lichen walks led by movement artist Simon Whitehead
"To move as lichen is to combine our differences, to be together in ways that we couldn’t if alone, to make something complex, unusual."
FREE, but please book your place. Donations welcome.
Becoming Lichen walk 1.
6th September, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Starting and ending at Oriel Davies Gallery
This will be a walk to encounter lichen in Dolerw park, with movement artist Simon Whitehead and Ellie Baggett from Natur am Byth. Simon will share some gentle movement exercises and meditations emerging from his recent research, in which he attempts to learn ways of being and strategies for adaptation from these ancient and mysterious organisms. Simon will also share some recent lichen field recordings; invitations to listen to the world through lichen.
Becoming Lichen walk 2 (accessible route)
13th September,10.30am - 12.30pm
Starting and ending at Oriel Davies Gallery
This will be an accessible walk to encounter lichen in Dolerw park, with movement artist Simon Whitehead and ecologist Yusef Samari. Simon will share some gentle movement exercises and meditations emerging from his recent research, in which he attempts to learn ways of being and strategies for adaptation from these ancient and mysterious organisms. Simon will also share some recent lichen field recordings; invitations to listen to the world through lichen.
Places are limited, booking essential. All under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Simon's work and Becoming Lichen here
The gallery is open:
Tuesday - Saturday 10-4
Cafe closes at 4
Except for special events
Closed bank holidays
Most events at Oriel Davies are free to attend but we suggest making a voluntary donation here to support our continuing work delivering accessible workshops, events, activities and projects.