Witchcraft is an ancient healing science that was illegal in England until 2008. Unfortunately, cultural institutions such as the Church, royalty, pharmacy, politics, and economics have gravely misrepresented the practice of witchcraft. This led to the persecution and execution of approximately 50,000 people from the 15th century across Europe. This practice-based research aims to rectify the injustice done to those who suffered and were killed under the label of a ‘WITCH’. By examining the history of witches and their associates and comparing it to modern life and discoveries, we can finally shed light on their persecution and change negative perceptions. Most importantly, we want to commemorate the memory of those who were unjustly punished through the proposed non-site specific The Witch Monument.

Key words: Witch; Witchcraft Act (1542-1951); Fraudulent Mediums Act (1951-
2008); memorialisation; injustice; feminism; monument.

My research primarily focuses on using ‘witchiness’ as a method to investigate the historical mistreatment of, and injustice towards, witches. The idea of ‘witchiness’ stems from traditional witches and is based on individual instincts, insights, inspiration, and inventiveness.

Emerging witchiness interconnections:

We are staring / metamorphosis /

We are rediscovering / lived experience /

We are transforming / feminism /

We are feeling space through / instinct / intuition /

We are expressing / ourselves /

We are artists and designers for / Culture /

We are infusing / witches /



Through my natural intuition and automated drawing skills, I have created a captivating representation of research on witchcraft and witchiness itself. As Lithuanians, we were late heathens, and our connection to nature, folklore, and the moon – all matters central to witchcraft – remains strong. My Lithuanian heritage has instilled in me a deep appreciation for these elements, and I am thus passionate about the captivating stories of witches.