Art Safari Pledge Workshop @ Wolftrax, Laggan (2025)
An immersive, creative and practical amble through the rich, laden, landscape of the forest as part of ‘Pledge | Process | Planet’
Context:
‘Cairngorms 2030 is putting the power to tackle the climate and nature crises in the hands of people who live, visit & work in the UK’s largest national park by creating a transformational vision for the Cairngorms’
Cairngorms National Park Authority (CPNA)
The ‘Pledge | Process | Planet’ exhibition at OPENSPACE Gallery, in Grantown-on-Spey, was a Cairngorms 2030 programme commission.
Aimed at sparking conversations, connecting landscapes and communities, whilst inspiring collective action for a sustainable future through art.
The programme displayed artworks, films and provocations, within the gallery setting, whilst also delivering a series of workshops across the park.
‘It was wonderful. I give other people permission to be creative a lot of the time, so it was nice to have that returned. Just to be, to breathe and connect with nature, in such a stunning place, with a wonderful host.’
‘Putting expression on paper using marks is new to me as I am more comfortable journaling but I surprised myself!’
‘Being in nature, meeting new people, time to reflect. Robyn created a wonderful atmosphere of trust and the contributions were wonderful’
“I loved that there were so many parallels with a yoga practice - breathing, reflection, slowing down.”
— Art Safari Pledge participant.
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“Dùthchas” – meaning the deep-rooted connection between people and nature
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Across 20 long-term projects, Cairngorms 2030 will bring about transformational change in the Cairngorms, benefitting people’s health and wellbeing, delivering on climate change and enhancing nature across the National Park. The programme is on a larger scale than anything previously attempted in the UK and aims to inspire rural and urban communities throughout Scotland, and beyond, to take action and make a difference.