Into the Wyld: Reimagining Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – Official Catalogue Now Available
We are delighted to announce that the official catalogue of Into the Wyld: the six-month residency of the Material Matters collective at the Williamson Art Gallery in 2024 is now available to purchase in our online store.
This limited first edition of 150 copies offers the definitive record of our shared Into the Wyld journey – a project that explored the enduring legacy of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight through the lens of contemporary art.
Bringing together Material Matters and 36 invited artists, writers and performers, the catalogue features a rich tapestry of commissioned essays, original photography, and behind-the-scenes insights from the residency.
Reimagining Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is presented as a six-volume, hand-bound collection, each volume dedicated to a distinct theme:
Nature
Chivalry
Spirituality
The Weavers
Essays
Behind-the-Scenes
The set includes an integrated bookmark and is slip-bound in a tracing paper sleeve, creating a tactile and timeless keepsake for readers and collectors alike.
The catalogue features photography by Benjamin Nutall alongside essays and reflections from leading voices, including:
John Reppion
Professor Sarah Peverley
Patrick Kirk-Smith (Art in Liverpool)
Dr Catherine Morris
Dr Silvia Battista
John Elcock
Angelo Madonna
Patric Rogers
More than just a record, this publication celebrates the spirit of collaboration and creativity that defined Into the Wyld. With essays, artworks, and performances reflecting on themes of nature, myth, and spirituality, the catalogue embodies the collective’s commitment to reinterpreting the past in conversation with the present.