'Moon Viewing' - The first installation the user will reach reflects the Celts sense of worship towards the moon and in particular the welsh Celtic moon goddess Arianrhod. The installation will act as a sky viewing point, with three portholes framing the night sky and its elements – the moon, stars and the solar system. The floor is split into segments that dimly light up in sync with the moon, representing the Celts use of the moon to synchronise their calendar
'Wind Blowing' - This installation is designed to symbolise the Celtic goddess of truth – Awen. She was said to be the breath of inspiration, the wind of the spirit and the breath of the divine. The space is essentially a human scale wind sculpture that acts viewing point and a source for inspirational thinking. It sits on a high bank with westerly prevailing winds. Using the reflective properties of steel on the wind spokes means that the space boasts moving glimpses of natural reflected light.
'Sun Timing' - The third installation uses the sun as a time-telling tool. The Celts worshipped the sun as a source for synchronisation of their calendar and timing their days. They also celebrated the sun at solar festivals, such as Summer Solstice. The space reflects the rituals of time telling and celebration, acting as an auditorium to view the sun throughout the day. The hillside on which the space is situated is also in a perfect south facing position utilising the sun as a human scale sundial.
'Mystery Ditch' - This installation utilises an old mysterious ditch. The Celts used disused grain storage pits as points for burial. This relates to the ‘Otherworld’, the Celtic version of heaven, a place feared. The space cantilevers out, whilst being surrounded by a dense growth of hedgerow, meaning the user wont know that they are entering into. Inside the user peers out into a grassy ditch, dotted with lights creating an eerie yet beautiful glow. The space inhibits sense of memorial and remembrance
Site Section, Space Locations - Celtic Routes incorporates a series of human-scale installations into a Celtic Iron-age fort. Each installation compliments its surroundings and existing topography and is a contemporary reinterpretation of Celtic beliefs, myths and ritual. They are designed to encourage the user to sub-minimally engage with the underlying Celtic past, and appreciate the lifestyle that once existed. The emphasis is on a primal and symbolic link with the earth’s history.
Models made to show scale, materiality and immediate context.
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