I sit at my desk waiting for them; the rumble in the distance might be announcing their arrival.
They are close, I can feel it.
But perhaps there is time for one last story...
Launching at Raveningham Sculpture Trail July 2024, this interactive installation invites you to participate in one of the greatest stories yet to be told.
Follow on Spotify to hear the latest contributions to the story.
or listen to the latest instalment of the story so far here:
*Part One - written from 18th July - 26th July 2024*
*Part Two (in which the sheep take over) - written from 26th July - 4th August*
*Part Three - (after the riots) written from 5th - 11th August *
*Part Four - (the humans are in trouble) written from 12th August - 19th August*
*Part Five - (summer's end) written from the 19th -28th August*
If you'd prefer to read the entries, you can do so via the links below:
Part One - in which we meet Kavita and Ollie, the German woman and consider if the trees could speak.
Part Two - in which the sheep take over and what does happen to mad Aunt Moo?
Part Three - in which granny's grave is undug and we explore what evil might be.
Part Four - in which Black Shuck makes an appearance and trees have their revenge.
Part Five- in which an octopus encounters a knight and a woman is abducted by a Yeti.
Imagine walking through an English woodland, and there, in a small clearing stands a desk.
It is weatherworn, grass grows happily around it, moss is clinging in cracks, bird poo adorns the desk-top, spiders weave their webs between the legs.
Maybe you run your hand over the top and discover words, carved and written, like ancient graffiti.
At the desk, there is a chair, similarly weathered, but inviting with a well-used cushion, inviting you to sit.
When you do sit, through a gap between the branches, you are greeted with a view of fields and an old gnarled oak tree.
You become aware of sounds around you, not just the woodland sounds, but the sounds of a pencil across paper, a distant drum beat, murmuring voices in different languages.
On the desk is a large leather-bound book with the title What Happens Next?
You realise that the words scrawled on the desk top are techniques, ideas, encouragement and prompts offering inspiration to move the story forward.
You open the top drawer and discover a variety of pens and pencils.
You pick one that you are drawn to.
You read the last page of the story so far.
And then you write what happens next...
- This website will be updated with the story so far when the exhibition launches.
- Created by Sophie Austin
- Soundscape composed by Isa Suarez
Isa is a London based composer and singer-songwriter who creates contrasting sound worlds spanning a range of genres across film, visual art, VR and performance. - Artistic Assistance by Cathy Austin and T@te Loddon
- Voices featured:
Freda Austin
Sophie Austin
Adib Dada
Rudi
Amrei Harrison
W. Arts
Kainyu Njeri
Isa Suarez - What Happens Next? will be available to book from September 2024