In the ‘Retroactive’ public art intervention we see storm water drain covers turned into artworks that exist in an interactive public space in Durban, South Africa. This exhibition could be seen in the mezzanine gallery, while the annual KZN Ceramic Association 'Interpreting Ceramics' filled the Main Gallery.
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Village - Acrylic on board 62cm diameter
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An opportunity to work together arose, and 24 learners from various schools gathered together on a Saturday to get inspiration from the 'Retroactive' focus on vernacular architecture BUT to interpret this in clay.
Two experienced ceramicists - Lynette Morris-Hale and Lorraine Wilson - ran the workshop and focused on relief carving in leather-hard clay slabs. Coloured slips were a feature of this work.
Have a look at Lynette's brief......
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