These sketchbook pages are a visual exploration of part of my current PhD research which aims to explore the use of the term ‘regenerative,’ in a business context, with a particular focus on metaphor.

At the onset of my research, my intention was to seek to understand the language and narratives of ecological identity - what an ecological identity is; how an ecological identity is formed; and how expanding one's sense of self to include the ecological could be of benefit, or bring about change to the individual, organisations or society. 

I begun my research guided by the intention to live ‘cyclically;’ to first connect with, and experience my own ecological sense of self. I chose to use the eight pagan festivals, collectively known as the Wheel of the Year, as markers in this experience, and worked with an intuitive collage process to capture what emerged from my experiences and reflections.

Since this first year of research, which birthed Worm Time, my research focus has evolved, shifting from the ‘I’ to the ‘we,’ from identity, to regeneration, reflecting my own regenerative journey and development in thinking.

The creative responses are presented in 4 parts, and represent a selection of my work

Samhain - Imbolc