Soil Culture : Dig It - Peninsula Arts Gallery - Plymouth
2015
Launched at Plymouth University, 'Soil Culture: Dig It' was an exhibition that kicked off a three-year series of cultural events across the South West region. This initiative invited visitors to explore the depths of soil, mud, dirt, and grit, revealing the hidden beauty and significance it held in our lives.
With support from the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW), 'Soil Culture: Dig It' aligned with the UN International Year of Soils, offering a variety of talks and workshops that highlighted the crucial role of the earth
"Soil Culture is an exciting concept for Peninsula Arts, as an exhibition it challenges the traditional experience of a gallery, bringing the private sphere of the art studio and science laboratory into the public realm, and in doing so reveals the processes of making and idea generation. The exhibition will grow and change shape and I am excited to see what the artist in residence and students will produce in collaboration with soil scientists and architects from Plymouth University"
Dr Sarah Chapman, Director of Peninsula Arts
As part of this event I was invited to exhibit a selection of my Dirt Works, deliver Hikaru Dorodango workshops and take part in a round table discussion.
2015
Launched at Plymouth University, 'Soil Culture: Dig It' was an exhibition that kicked off a three-year series of cultural events across the South West region. This initiative invited visitors to explore the depths of soil, mud, dirt, and grit, revealing the hidden beauty and significance it held in our lives.
With support from the Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW), 'Soil Culture: Dig It' aligned with the UN International Year of Soils, offering a variety of talks and workshops that highlighted the crucial role of the earth
"Soil Culture is an exciting concept for Peninsula Arts, as an exhibition it challenges the traditional experience of a gallery, bringing the private sphere of the art studio and science laboratory into the public realm, and in doing so reveals the processes of making and idea generation. The exhibition will grow and change shape and I am excited to see what the artist in residence and students will produce in collaboration with soil scientists and architects from Plymouth University"
Dr Sarah Chapman, Director of Peninsula Arts
As part of this event I was invited to exhibit a selection of my Dirt Works, deliver Hikaru Dorodango workshops and take part in a round table discussion.
In the lead up to Soil Culture, I spent some time in the CAST studios collating work to exhibit. During my time there I had the opportunity to examine dirt under the microscope.
