On Thursday 19th March, pupils undertook a workshop with Mexican artist, Daniel Godinez Nivon hosted by Atlas Arts.

Daniel is a visual artist whose work explores the ties between dreaming, community, and the natural world, asking what our dreams tell us about our relationship to the land, environment and the future. With a longstanding interest in the dreams of humans and other animals, indigenous dreaming practices and community-driven work across the world (especially in Oaxaca, Mexico), he is interested in remembering and reconnecting with dreams as a way of carrying important knowledge forward.

Making work with film, sound, drawing, and installation, he explores the stories passed through dreams, and the possibility of dreaming collectively. Together they will be discussing things like the dreams of birds and other animals, connections with Highland traditions, and eala-bhì’s (St John’s Wort) association with protection, dreaming, and visions.

The boys spent time in discussion before spending time outside in the environment before creating artwork inspired by their thoughts and ideas.

Katharine Macfarlane, Producer Atlas Arts reported: ‘We were both so impressed with the warm welcome at Raasay Primary and the pupils were engaged, enthusiastic and inquisitive – it made for a really fun and interesting session. Daniel (the artist) said that he left the afternoon feeling inspired and uplifted and enjoyed the discussions with the pupils immensely.’