'Seeds of change: Garrett Bradley in conversation with an anonymous adherent of Earthseed' - Artforum

2 October 2024

Garrett Bradley (BG): And I’ve been eager to talk with folks like yourself, who follow Earthseed, who identify as Shapers. Is that right?

Anonymous (A): Yes.

GB: Right, so we met online and I very much hope this can be the first in a series of ongoing conversations. Can you tell me a little bit about Earthseed, in your words? What are its basic tenets of thought? What does it do for you?

A: Well, every person will have a different response. For me, it’s about being one with nature. And nature is something that changes in season and scope. It’s never stagnant; its essence is movement. Movement is the muse. Holistic movement.

GB: Is movement qualitative? Is there a type of movement or change that would work against the belief of Earthseed?

A: We aren’t—I’m not—here to control. That’s also part of it: accepting things as they come and working with them. The three things we follow are 1. Learn to shape God (which Earthseed teaches is another word for change) with forethought, care, and work. 2. Educate and benefit your community, your family—however you define that—and yourself. 3. Contribute to the fulfillment of The Destiny. We call ourselves “Shapers” because shaping God is about accepting change, shaping one’s life around what isn’t in your control.

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