KEYSTONE CREATIONS / LANDSCAPE CREATURE FEATURES
If it ain’t on a rock, it ain’t rock art
NEW: Treasures of the Evandros Scroll
This extraordinary artefact comprises a series of thought-provoking letters, where Pseudohesiod, a mysterious sage, imparts his wisdom to his nephew Callias. As you delve into the scroll’s content, you’ll encounter not only alternative renditions of well-known Greek myths but also an intriguing twist – many of these myths are expertly reimagined within the hunter-gatherer world, a stark contrast to the familiar agricultural backdrop of ancient Greece. These captivating narratives breathe life into an age when oral tradition was paramount, and mythologies transcended cultural boundaries.[*Newsfiction*]
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Tsavo Tusker – how the elephant became a part of the ecological landscape
In Africa, elephants have a big impact, and because this goes back through evolutionary time, it’s become part of the ecological landscape, meaning other animals have evolved to fit themselves around it and find their niches. Elephants, who knock down trees and eat a lot of vegetation, are part of what creates the natural balance between trees and grassland in Africa.
The elephants of Tsavo in Kenya are red, from bathing in the water holes where the mud is red, and from spraying themselves with red dust. This seems to express the way that they have become part of the landscape, as well as giving them an affinity with rock artist painters who work with red ochre. But the balance they create is dependent on the elephants being able to follow their ancient routes, which in some places are so old that they have carved out ruts in the landscape. If they stay in one place due to the blocking of such routes, their impact becomes too much, so it’s fantastic that work is being done in a number of places in Africa to restore elephants’ old migratory routes…
Go to the blurb, and watch the vid telling the story of the Dreamtime elephant
2. The Lynx – ideal apex to help restore the Caledonian forests
In addition to being a charismatic addition to the landscape in its own right, the lynx – as an apex predator that can help disturb deer and reduce their numbers – could play a major part in a wonderful regeneration of the forests of Scotland, enabling very significant increase in biodiversity. Whats more, it invariably keeps away from humans. On this page, we explore how the lynx’s nature as a total non-threat to humans was even the theme of a myth of the San (hunter gatherer) people of South Africa…
Take a look at the blurb and vid
How the Pig became the Land: Wild Boar as Ecological Landscape Feature Creature
Ground-disturbing rootling is a feature of the ecological landscape in many regions; the wild pig is a keystone, a landscape creature feature, or, in terms of the totemic metaphor I explore in my Keystone Creations series, a Dreamtime being that became part of the ecological landscape. On this page a look at how the Welsh myth of the wild pig Henwen encapsulates the way the pigs can enhance biodiversity.
The Creation of the Eland : Cyclically Re-Wilding and Re-Civilizing Yourself
The eland is, like the goanna, an example of an intersection between nature (as an ecosystem engineer) and culture (as an important animal totem), with the latter – as it happens – able to work as a metaphor for the former. I explore on this page how the cultural associations of the eland are also connected to a process for both rewilding yourself (back to nature) and recivilising yourself (back to culture). Theres’ also a video below showing the rock art creation of the eland…
Read the blurb and see the vid
Herbivore Guild : Diversity creates Diversity
Continuing the overarching theme of cultural alignment with ecology, on this page I look at how the collection of animals in the Lascaux Hall of Bulls is the same as the guild of herbivores that, working together, form such a valuable collective for naturally engineering rewilded landscapes.
See the vid and check out my blurb
Spotted Goanna : Where keystone species and Dreamtime being intersect
This page explores the spotted goanna as ecosystem engineer and looks at how – conveniently, intriguingly, elegantly – this role is directly mirrored in aboriginal myth, showing how culture and ecology can align. There’s also a little video of me creating my own rock art yellow spotted goanna, making the goanna part of the rock as my way of affirming that this Dreamtime totem should remain part of the ecological landscape.
Making the World-making Bison
On this page, I uncover the paleolithic cave painter’s myth of the bison from whose blood and fat all the other animals were painted into being. I explore the key Rock Art 4 Rewilding metaphor in this context – the bison creates the space for a host of other animals because it is an ecosystem engineer, a keystone species. There’s also a little video showing my own rock art re-enactment of the creation of the bison, and a longer video going into my theory that the Lascaux leaning man and wounded bison painting shows Gemini and Taurus.
You should check out the vid and blurb
The Great Metamorphosis: Birth of the Revel
📜💡In a jaw-dropping archaeological breakthrough, a mysterious ancient scroll has been discovered in the depths of a remote Libyan cave, revealing untold secrets of Greek mythology! But here’s the real shocker: it was impossible to read—until now! Cutting-edge technology has cracked the code, and the revelations will leave you speechless. Read on to uncover the myths!” 🌟🔍🧜♂️ (*Newsfiction*)
How to Make a Moose
Unlock the secrets of longevity with a surprising twist – raw eggs, chocolate, and olive oil! 🍳🍫Imagine crafting a chocolate moose, a delightful artistic endeavour that can lead you on a wild adventure – a moose hunt. But this isn’t just about art; it’s about rekindling our primal instincts and keeping our minds young through challenges and creativity. And it’s all inspired by the amazing moose, an environmental hero that prevents ponds from disappearing, ensuring a thriving ecosystem. Dive into the enigmatic world of ancient cave paintings, where art and nature blend to inspire the reintroduction of species and the preservation of our planet. In a nutshell, savour some mousse for longevity, introduce moose to the landscape, and embark on a creative journey with a purpose!🎨🌿🦌
ROCK ART 4 REWILDING 