Green Man Festival: Cardiff Ceramics in the Field

Ceramics is not confined to any category of art, design or making.

It is unique.

We embody the material of ceramics from the iron in our blood to the calcium in our bones, from the bricks containing our homes, to the cup from which we drink. It is easy to recognize that clay is the one material that we share with every single person on earth.

What better place to build with the mucky stuff and to remind people of the importance of our connection with the earth than the Green Man festival.

Six ceramics students from Cardiff School of Art and Design, two first years, two second years and two third year graduates, set against the elements (it is in Wales!) to construct a large scale cob sculpture with one tonne of white buff sponsored by PotClays Ltd – thank you so much! – and one tonne of self sourced Welsh full iron red clay – thank you Welsh farming co operative!

Each day of the festival they will endeavour to report back from the field.

It could get really messy, service maybe intermittent, they will have to cycle on a bike to recharge their mobile phones but one way or another, they will tell their stories of mud, sludge and music!

Most importantly they will be bringing awareness to the wider public of the incredible capacity of clay to re establish both our sense of corporeality, connectivity and creativity! Stay tuned

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