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The Greening

By kalambo

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cliff england green leaf man meadow sea tradition uk

Location Hastings, East Sussex

May is here and the land grows greener!

A painting inspired by going to the Jack-in-the-Green festival in Hastings with my aunties almost every May I can remember. It’s an old English tradition the town revived in the 80s and is an excuse for much merriment, leaves and dancing and, for me at least, seeing family who live far away.

Today’s festival is of course cancelled so here is my take on the Jack who is ‘slain’ at the end of the day to release the spirit of summer!

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Published: May 3, 2020

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KonveekouSep 30, 2020

you can feeeeeeel the aiiiiiiiiiiir in thisssss!! I can almost smell the sea & the flowers, it's incredible!!!!! <3

I want to live in your worlds! <3

WOLFBENJul 4, 2020

Is this mythical creature from folklore?

kalamboNov 6, 2020

Sorry this reply is so slow! It's a creature I made up but it was inspired by the 'Jack' of the UK festival 'Jack in the Green' which is based on the Green Man. The idea of the Green Man appears in some form across various parts of Europe and the world. :)

bluewingfairyJun 8, 2020

You're very welcome!❤️😊, how are you?.

ThatGreyOneMay 23, 2020

would i ever want to see this creature up close and personal? no

would i gladly admire him from a distance and mentally salute him for his gorgeous crown? Absolutely.

kalamboJun 8, 2020

Haha thank you!

Acadia17May 12, 2020

reminds me of those old Japanese movies with eerie, but cool animal and human hybrid creatures. awesome

kalamboJun 8, 2020

Thanks!

GaelihelMay 11, 2020

Amazing

kalamboJun 8, 2020

Thanks!

bluewingfairyMay 4, 2020

Good morning, So Amazing!!!!!!!!!.

kalamboJun 8, 2020

Thank you!

SilverTail14May 4, 2020

Really, this is stunning. Especially those ribbons!

kalamboJun 8, 2020

Thank you!

NopeitaMay 3, 2020

I adore this! A tad unsettling but so serene and gentle!

kalamboMay 3, 2020

Thanks so much!

asoulintranceMay 3, 2020

Wow absolutely magnificent!

kalamboMay 3, 2020

Thank you!

MisterFeelgoodMay 3, 2020

this is fantastic! That stare is so potent I mean HOT DAMN it just cracked my screen
so is that thing called jack? interesting
wonderful piece buddy, packed with charm and quality art
have a lovely day and remember to drink your water ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

kalamboMay 3, 2020

Haha thank you!

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