Discovering Wild: A Conversation with Jay Griffiths

Arts and Ecology is a brand new podcast about the vital role art and culture play in creating a regenerative future.

 

This season we ask authors, curators, and artists one question: What is the artists’ role during an ecological crisis?

 

In this episode, we interview Jay Griffiths. Jay is the award-winning author of six critically acclaimed books, including her latest book, Nemesis: My Friend. In this interview Jay and Natasha discuss her book Wild. Wild took seven years to research and write. It is an evocation of the songlines of the earth, the result of long journeys among indigenous cultures, including staying with Amazonian shamans and Inuit people, visiting sea gypsies and staying with the freedom fighters of West Papua. It explores the words and meanings which shape ideas of wildness, arguing that wildness is intrinsic to the health of the human spirit.

 

WHAT’S ON AT DARTINGTON

 

Dartington Summer School and Festival, 23/07/22

Over 60 concerts and events. One glorious summer of music.

 

In the Barn Cinema, 

Elvis, 19/07/22 to 28/07/22

NT Live: Prima Facie, 21/07/2022 to 18/08/2022

Brian and Charles, 22/07/2022 to 03/08/2022

Lightyear, 23/07/2022 to 11/08/2022

Minions: The Rise of Gru, 30/07/22 to 10/08/22

 

Gongs in the Garden, 21/07/22 to 29/09/22

Throughout the summer, gong musician Roger Hall will be sending the atmospheric and ancient sound of gongs into our beautiful Gardens.

 

In the Gallery Land:Scapes, presented as part of Jason Singh’s year-long residency here, is a series of field recordings which explore the hidden sound worlds of the Dartington estate.

 

Family Garden Sessions, 28/07/22-02/08/2022

Join us in our beautiful community gardens for a series of family gardening and craft workshops this summer.

 

Family Song, Thu 28th Jul 2022

A sing-along for the whole family, with folksongs and harmonies from around the world. Led by Tara Franks. Ages 8+

 

Gavin Bryar and Friends, Thu 28th Jul 2022

An intimate evening revealing composer Gavin Bryars’ love for early music, with John Potter (tenor), Jacob Herringman (lute), Jane Chapman (harpsichord), and members of Stile Antico and Fretwork.

 

Tots Tunes, Fri 29th Jul 2022

Sing, dance and shake in this fun, interactive parent and baby class led by cellist Tara Franks. Ages 0-5

 

Monteverdi Vespers, Fri 29th Jul 2022

A sumptuous performance of Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers, with Summer School artists and participants directed by Andrew Griffiths. This promises to be a musical extravaganza in inimitable Dartington style!

 

Enseble Moliere, Sat 30th of July

Recently selected as BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Baroque Ensemble, Ensemble Moliere perform an enticing programme of 17th and 18th-century French music.

 

Saturday market

Come along to our weekly market showcasing the best in local food, crafts, music and more!

 

To find out about all these events go to the Dartington website To learn more about the ecological crisis and the vital role art and culture plays in creating a regenerative future, subscribe to the podcast on Apple or Spotify