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Wilderland has two websites, one always-on, higher resolution website that is heavier to run, and one experimental, situated site, that is solar powered, and in the Nephin Park
The solar site might not always be on or available, it also has other quirks, and will be slower. Adjust your expectactions for this Permacomputing + Small Web alternative.
Using the existing walking trails as my guide in Nephin National Park, I am currently researching Rhododendron, an invasive species in the Park. Rhododendron has adapted to growing in the dominant acidic soils of peatlands. I will explore it's invasiveness through its use as a raw material, and experiment with extracting the colours through natural dyes, inks and anthotype image making. I will continue to walk the 39km Bangor Trail and various loops within the park by foot, gathering, foraging and observing to develop my project.
You can view the research video for Colours of the Land here.
Special Thanks to Kay Goonan of Mount Jubilee for sharing the tradition of 'Crotal' dye making from local lichens. Special thanks to NPWS Ranger Doireann for info on both native and non-native, invasive plants in the Mayo region.
I am (letter)keen to reach out to any persons with knowledge of natural dye making in the Mayo region. In addition, any known sites of Fulachta Fiadh in the region that are accessible and visible.
I can be contacted at joannahopkins.art@gmail.com
This research project is linked to Joanna's film artwork Palimpsest, find out more on its project page.
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