Craftsfolk have forever shaped the realms of kings and commons, rolled in evolution on cart wheels and shaped the warm embrace of the candlestick, yet are rarely heralded as the true world-makers. This talk is an illumination on what is possible when imagination and strategy combine.
This talk blends together philosophy, ethics, strategy and lived practice to explore how creativity becomes the bridge between crisis and transformation, how we listen to the more-than-human world and how committed minorities can catalyse lasting change. Creativity ushers inspiration to all human and non-human beings, weaving symbiotic threads to create a whole universe of participation, making it a tool visionary enough to gain an adequate perspective on these times and the route by which to navigate them. Its very essence is to encourage balance in the cosmos. This talk offers you a foundational compendium in which to shape and direct your practice to support the networks for collaborative futures of care and kin.
“People have always been good at imagining the end of the world, which is much easier to picture than the strange sidelong paths of change in a world without end.”
Rebecca Solnit
Elizabeth specialises in strategic mentorship, support and digital direction for artists, creatives and purpose-led practitioners & organisations.
"The arts shape how cultures understand themselves and imagine their futures. Artists translate relationships between shared systems, articulate emerging possibilities and support societies to imagine and bring to fruition flourishing futures.
I am dedicated to protecting and cultivating the pathways between creative vision and cultural influence, so that artistic insight can support our shared landscapes."
Elizabeth Gleave is a creative strategist, educator and founder ~ creator, co-founder and director of Land Art Collective. Working across the globe at the intersection of ecology, storytelling and cultural communications to build projects that connect people, place and collective futures. As a marketing and communications educator and a visiting lecturer across UK institutions including Central Saint Martins, Falmouth and Slade School of Fine Art, she brings both creative vision and practical leadership to fruition, translating ideas into structured programmes, collaborations and delivery. Her producing, project management and digital strategy work has supported artists and organisations internationally, with experience spanning D&AD, Reuters, The Times, Sunday Times, Photo London, Nuanu, Tate and White Cube.
Practical Details
Duration
This talk runs for 1 hour 45 minutes, with a 10 minute break halfway through.
Format
A lecture-style talk with key insights, resources and exercises ~ followed by time for audience Q&A.
Recording
The session is live and will also be sent out as a recording, available for 7 days to catch up.
Community
There is opportunity to network and connect with the Land Art Collective community.
Images on the page:
Erika Giovanna Klien | Diving Bird | 1939
& Karl Blossfeldt 1800’s
