The Icelandic, child-eating ogress Grýla is, I think, one of the most fascinating figures in northern folklore. It's been about twelve or thirteen years since I first heard her name and became attached to the ancient mountain dweller. Though despite thinking about her on a pretty regular basis, there's still so much I need to… Continue reading The Darkest Days – Grýla
There is always a nervous energy coursing through me whenever I start a new project. Even more so on this occasion because it has been. so. god. damn. long. since I have done an actual project with actual deadlines and actual goals. And because today I was challenging myself to capture the 'essence' of a… Continue reading The Darkest Days – Skaði
Bloody hell. It feels strange to be blogging. I decided to start typing before my anxiety got the better of me. Folks who have been coming here for a while will know that quite a long time ago - about 18 months - I went into a depressive episode and started to lose my ability… Continue reading The Darkest Days – A Photography Project
Instead of climbing the walls because I still can't write a damn poem, I've been spending quite a bit of time on Instagram gathering inspiration. I thought I'd share with you some of the special posts I've seen today. p.s. If you'd like to come and join me on Instagram, I post here. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-H_R36JvLN/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-H9XX4n0NT/… Continue reading Intriguing Instagrammers
I'm sorry it's been quiet around here. I have so much I want to talk to you about, but my brain isn't cooperating. I'm starting with some new medication next week, so hopefully it will help to lift the fog and I can get back to blogging every day. In the meantime, I want to… Continue reading Nordic Darkness : The Art Of Einar Martinsen
I am smitten with this statuette by Rumtucket Trading Co of Elly Kedward from The Blair Witch Project. In the film and "documentary", we were given lots of hints, allusions, and backstory for the Witch, but never got to see her. I loved how that allowed me to invent her in my head, making her… Continue reading An Interpretation Of Elly Kedward
When I was done with my previous post, I felt compelled to return to Etsy and look for more Baba Yaga's House inspired artworks and jewellery to share with you. Here are my favourite discoveries. Freyja Jewels / Enamel Pin Witchy Sticher / Cross Stich Pattern Little Ghouls Art / Art Print Freyja Jewels /… Continue reading Baba Yaga’s House Part II
Continuing on with my exploration of blackout poetry.
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 