LOVER EARTH
SEXY, BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE creatures OF LONDON AND FAR BEYOND
JOIN US FOR AN ECO-EROTIC SPRINGASM IN THE ALLOTMENT!
On Saturday 26th April from 1-4pm come along to Plot 9, Maze Hill community allotment for a delicious deep dive into the world of ‘eco-erotics!’. This will be a downright dirty, playful, creative workshop facilitated by artists Walking Trees Collective and the epic artist and performer, Revolting Rosy of Revolting Arts Club!
Within the 3-hour, creative workshop we will embrace themes of the 'eco-erotic', lovingly calling on inspiration from writers & artists such as, Audre Lorde, Beth & Annie Sprinkles and Erica Jong, to explore our collective, sensuous relations to all that grows in this spring-y season!
A space to deepen in relationship with the more-than-human world, entangling ourselves more intimately with the juicy, queer, fleshy web of interbeing our existence relies upon. Harnessing eroticism as a means of self-discovery within webs of life - to engage with nature is to love again the stranger who was yourself.
What is ‘Ecosex’?
ecosexual i-ˈkō-sek-sh(ə-)wəl
Eco–From latin oeco: home, household.
1: A person that finds nature romantic, sensual and sexy.
2: A new sexual identity.
3: Person who imagines the Earth as their lover.
4: A term used in dating that describes a person interested in environmentalism.
5. An environmental activist strategy.
6. A new movement.
7. See the “Ecosexual Manifesto.”
8. Other…yet to be explored/defined.
‘Eco-erotics’ is a broad term to explore the world for its erotic potential/ pleasure/ sensation.
What to expect?!
A tantalising array of creative invitations that draw on eco-erotic themes to situate yourself in the beautiful, wild, allotment garden to write, draw and respond to freely.
Movement prompts- to create ease, calm and evoke play
Reflective time to share our insights and creations in a relaxed setting together.
We’ll provide seasonal tea, foraged from the allotment, plenty of snacks and the sultry warmth of a fire to gather around.
All art materials and note books will be provided. NO previous art experience is necessary, just an experimental hat and an open mind!
To get you in the mood (a little foreplay, if you will), a few of the questions we have on our lips…;)
Can we cherish the earth, like a lover?! What might this feel like? What could it look like?
What does it mean to FALL in love / lust with all that is more-than-human?!
Can we explore our pleasure as a form of activism to re-imagine and re-enchant our connections?!
What does kinship with the more than human mean and how can it help to empower our sensual, fun-loving, playful selves!?
Come along to explore and open, move, ponder, reinvigorate and reflect as a group - above all else, this is a lovely way to meet new people, and try something a little out of your comfort zone! Be outside moving and learn about ecology and the seasons through creative engagement!
Our events are queer-positive spaces and are open to all aged 18+.
Please contact us to let us know if you have any access needs and we will try our best to accommodate.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please do also contact us if you are experiencing financial difficulty and can’t afford the workshop cost, and we’ll send you a discount code.
Who are we?!
We are a trio of experienced artist-performer-facilitators practising at the confluence of art, ecology, the erotic, self-empowerment, acceptance and love!
Revolting Rosy
Rosy Pendlebaby (she/they) is a queer performer, facilitator, and activist, working in the UK and internationally, making work that explores the intersections of creativity, pleasure, and change-making. She is director of rebellious arts lab, Revolting Arts Club, and co-founder of body positive life drawing project, Body Love Sketch Club. Recent collaborators include Fusion Festival, Soho House, Cheltenham Literature, Torture Garden Festival, Pinky Promise, Shambala, and Edinburgh Fringe, and more.
Walking Trees Collective
Walking Trees Collective (she/her) was founded by two curious artists, Fin and Sophie. Through participatory arts, they imaginatively explore some of the most pressing ecological questions of our time. Since 2022, Walking Trees has been facilitating community based events (or ‘wander-wonders’ as we like to call them!) to explore green spaces and waterways of London as spaces of quiet blue and green resistance. Their walks engage with the historical, social and ecological themes of each space. Using a range of guided prompts including meditation, drawing, poetry, journaling and movement, participants form deeper attentive connections with all that’s growing around them.
Social media links
@walking_trees_collective
@revoltingartsclub
@revoltingrosy
@sophie_hughes_art
@finlay_forbes_gower
“People often think of the Earth as ‘Mother Earth.’ But today the Earth is so battered, abused, exploited; polluted, blown up, and ripped apart, that she can’t handle the burden of being a ‘mother’ anymore. It would be better to think of the Earth as a ‘lover’ because we take care of our lovers instead of expecting them to take care of us.” - Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens