Alex Cecchetti, Walking Backwards
Myddelton House, London
14-15 September 2019
Walking Backwards (2013-ongoing) was specifically re-conceived for the eight-acre, historical garden of the little-known and enchanting Myddelton House, once the home of gardener and botanist Edward Augustus Bowles.
Inspired by the remarkable biodiversity of the vegetation, guides led audience members, one by one, on a backwards walk. Accompanied by the whispers of a guide, as plant species, pathways and thoughts came into unexpected view, Walking Backwards weaved together dream, botany, poetry, intimacy and trust.
Produced by Emily Rudge. Curated by Lucia Pietroiusti.
