My vague knowledge of the Kibbo Kift (essentially, a 1920s scout movement with more pacifism, spirituality and much more interesting costumes) was what sparked this project. I didn't want to just illustrate their history, but maybe, upon studying their ideas, consider how I would personally reflect visually on the landscape in a similar way.
I have been reading The Kindred of the Kibbo Kift by Anabella Pollen, but haven't gotten through it all yet. So far a lot of the focus has been on the leader, John Hargrave and the reception the group received and I'm yet to read so much about the visual/ spiritual. As I read on, about Hargrave's leadership, it's hard to see the Kibbo Kift and the landscape beyond a stage for Hargrave to project ideas on to. (But stylishly).
Regardless, it's a different way of behaving in the country.
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