‘Will You Weave My Bones to the Roots of the Earth?’ is a personal project exploring methods to improve ones mental health and psyche through harmonious connections with nature, as well as reflecting on the importance and impact nature can have on our mental health and wellbeing.

Through a series of photography, poetry and film I express how nature helps ground me when going through challenging times and emotions, addressing the theme of decay and capturing the feeling of wanting to decompose and become one with nature.

A specific focus of the project challenges our perception of death and nature, intending to remove the stigma around death and instead view it in a different light. Nature has a constant cycle of death and regrowth that is a vital aspect of its survival and beauty. If we can view our own lives, experiences, and ageing as something natural and beautiful the way we do with nature, it can help nourish our mind.

This project therefore reflects on the importance and impact nature can have on our mental health and wellbeing, and communicates methods on how we can experience the regenerative and transformational effect from the coming together of body and nature.