A vibrant new giant artwork has been unveiled on a hillside in Dorset, drawing attention away from the famous Cerne Giant. The temporary installation, named the Consequences Giant, measures 40 metres by 30 metres and features bright colours and swirling shapes visible for miles. It was created by community groups and schools as part of a project to connect people with natural landscapes.
The Consequences Giant was constructed on four large pieces of canvas using natural pigments and inks made from chalk, nettles, brambles, and alder bark. Charcoal from locally gathered wood was also used, and the canvas is biodegradable. After spending the weekend on the hill, the artwork will be moved to Corfe Castle in Dorset and Summerhouse Hill in Yeovil, Somerset later this month.
Becca Gill, who led the construction, said the project was about people uniting to create something larger than themselves. The design emerged from a parlour game-style process where four groups separately created the head, body, legs, and feet without seeing the full picture. The finished piece incorporates local flora and fauna, such as the adonis blue butterfly, as well as nods to the area's geology and history.
The hillside where the new giant appeared has recently been put up for sale, raising concerns about public access. Writer and campaigner Nick Hayes noted that there is no legal right for communities to access the landscape, which is a concern for local people. The project is part of Nature Calling, a national initiative aimed at encouraging people to engage with natural landscapes.
