The Great Fish Of Pevensey

On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June we collaborate with The Mint House and took part in the global project HERDS.

A groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world.

From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals will sweep through city centers on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate disaster.

Events and performances by world-class artists will respond as the HERDS move, bringing together the worlds of arts and science in an urgent call for climate action.

We used the C17th carved fish in the Oak Room in the Mint House as our starting point and influence for our contribution to The HERDS.

Working alongside a professional puppet maker, artists and guests we created our very own Pevensey fish puppets all made from upcycled materials. Once finished, we paraded them down to Pevensey Bay where we set the puppets down and took part in an Eden Project Communities Big Lunch picnic on the beach.

It was a glorious weekend and thank you for everyone who took part!

Thank you to the @artfund for funding this wonderful project.

Thank you to Luke @bylukewoodford for capturing the weekend with these fantastic photographs!

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