Processions

Processions are a truly special thing – a shared journey that brings communities together, not just for the spectacle, but for the joy of creating and celebrating creativity together.

With over two decades of dedicated expertise, Maya has become a highly experienced and respected figure in processional and transient art community. Her deep roots as a trained community artist mean that this art form is particularly close to her heart. Building on the vibrant carnival tradition, she crafts both intimate and large-scale pieces. Whether working in schools or community settings, Maya expertly facilitates the creation of individual and large scale artworks to be paraded. At the heart of her work with community groups is a genuine desire to center the participants, to build community and foster engagement for dynamic and vibrant events.

Govandi Arts Festival Mumbai - 2023

In 2023, for the inaugural Govandi Arts Festival in Mumbai, India, working alongside Lamplighters Arts CIC, in collaboration with Community Design Agency, and Streets Reimagined to bring a unique vision to life.

WOMAD 2002 - 2019

My engagement with WOMAD Festivals has been a profound and enduring journey, a vibrant thread woven through the tapestry of my artistic career since its inception in 2002.

Holburne Lantern Procession - 2014

Artist commission from the Holburne Museum, Bath to build a giant processional lantern for the Bath Lantern Procession 2014.

Walcot Nation Day 2000: Walcot Waives The Rules

From initial concept to the vibrant culmination of the procession, coordinated, facilitated, and delivered immersive carnival structure and costume workshops for a Walcot Nation Day Parade.

Walcot Lantern processions 2017-2018

Stepping in to keep the spirit of Bath’s community lantern processions alive after the Holburne’s event outgrew its capacity.

Artseen - Bringing the Light Fantastic - 2020

Emerging from a pre-pandemic vision to revitalize Bath's enduring lantern tradition, 'Bringing the Light Fantastic' ingeniously navigated the complexities of lockdown to foster community and connection. Responding to the constraints of social distancing, Creative Director Maya Wolf reimagined the conventional procession.

Gloucester Lantern Procession: 2011-2024

For over a decade, Maya has been a key lead artist within a select team of six artist for the annual Gloucester Lantern Procession.

Holburne Lantern Procession 2015: Wolf

Artist commission from the Holburne Museum, Bath to build a giant processional lantern for the Bath Lantern Procession 2015.

Bath International Music Festival: 1999 - 2006

During a formative period in her early community arts career, Maya designed and facilitated the creation of processional structures and costumes for the opening night of the Bath International Music Festival.

Weird Science - Dolly the sheep: Bath Community Carnival - 2002

In keeping with the theme of ‘Weird Science’ design, build and performance of large scale, interactive puppets / costumes ‘Dolly the Sheep’ 1 & 2 for The Community Carnival 2022. They went on to make many more appearances at various festivals and events throughout the year.

Walcot Nation Day 2001: ‘Alice in Walcot Street’

Building upon the success of the previous year's community engagement, 2001 saw another series of vibrant workshops organized to craft spectacular carnival structures and costumes for the Walcot Nation Day Parade.

Bristol Millennium Celebrations: 1999

Lead artist for Bristol's 1999 Millennium Lantern Procession, Maya guided volunteer artists in a collaborative creation of three monumental illuminated lanterns for the city's New Year's Eve celebration.