Craft Scotland Conference 2022 - The Power of Glass Symposium at the National Museum of Scotland
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| 18 Nov 9:30 - 10:00 |
Auditorium Foyer (Level 1) | Registration and morning coffee |
| 18 Nov 10:00 - 10:05 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Introduction from Irene Kernan, Director, Craft Scotland |
| 18 Nov 10:05 - 10:20 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Welcome from Symposium curators Dr Jessamy Kelly & Sarah Rothwell |
| 18 Nov 10:20 - 10:50 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Session 1: Equality, Diversity, and Identity explored through Glass Art Queering Ambiguous Shadows Jeff Zimmer will discuss both the absence and emergence of queer themes and identities in his work, discussing what it has meant to conceal and reveal. The talk will centre around his works exploring loss, fragility and precariousness, and his project "Shadow/Shelter" exploring the lives of LGBT+ people in and from a rural corner of Scotland. |
| 18 Nov 10:50 - 11:20 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Back to Black Christopher Day explores viewing work by Blk Art Group (Keith Piper, Eddie Chambers and Claudette Johnson), this was the first work he had ever seen by Black artists. Although the work was produced in the 1980s it still felt fresh in what it portrayed and sadly four decades on not much had changed, racism has just become polite and the embedded institutional inequality still needs addressing. |
| 18 Nov 11:20 - 11:50 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | The Elephant in the Glory Hole Karen Donnellan and Suzanne Peck discuss material sensuality, personal practice in relation to absurdity, privacy and power as well as their glass adjacent studio practices. You know, the usual light fare. There will be content warnings, cackling and holding the patriarchy to account. |
| 18 Nov 11:50 - 12:05 |
Comfort break |
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| 18 Nov 12:05 - 12:30 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Q&A led by Sarah Rothwell |
| 18 Nov 12:30 - 13:45 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Lunch An opportunity for delegates to have a break, network and view Back to Black by Christopher Day on display in the National Museum of Scotland's Discoveries gallery. Please note lunch will not be provided. |
| 18 Nov 13:45 - 14:00 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Welcome back from Dr Jessamy Kelly & Sarah Rothwell |
| 18 Nov 14:00 - 14:30 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Session 2: Climate Action, Responsible Consumption, and Sustainability in Glass Art & Design Stained Glass - A Chaotic Nature How is Pinkie Maclure reinventing the medium of stain glass for the 21st century? Exploring politically charged narratives on society, climate change, and the impact of human habitation upon nature. |
| 18 Nov 14:30 - 15:00 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Think Global, Dig Local This lecture shares the methodology and philosophy of Atelier NL, which concentrates on raw materials, responsible production practices, and good craftsmanship. By sparking community engagement as a means to re-establish the vital connection between people and their environment, Atelier NL reveals how a deeper relationship with materials can improve the way we approach the environment as a whole. |
| 18 Nov 15:00 - 15:30 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Circular Visions The global challenges we are facing today must be considered by all professional fields in order to secure impact. Glass art may seem miniscule in this grandiose context, but the basis of our professional practice is raw materials such as sand and other virgin materials that are being mined to the point of depletion, which also often involves working conditions that are outdated. Maria Sparre-Petersen addresses how we may begin to handle these issues in a practical applied manner, rather than a theoretical, in order to start a debate around our opportunities for change. |
| 18 Nov 15:30 - 15:45 |
Comfort break |
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| 18 Nov 15:45 - 16:00 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Q&A led by Dr Jessamy Kelly |
| 18 Nov 16:00 - 16:45 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Closing Keynote Gods and Monsters - Dr Max Stewart The very nature of art school education in the UK has changed over the past two decades. This talk discusses the current state of glass education in the UK and what can be done to safeguard its future in an increasingly pressured world. From politics and social policy to casual disinterest the talk explores why education in general has marginalised craft to an extent that its inclusion in schools - and in particular art schools - is now under threat. The speaker asks: How can subjects like ‘Glass’ be saved when the cultural barbarians are already in the citadel. |
| 18 Nov 16:45 - 17:00 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Q&A led by Dr Jessamy Kelly |
| 18 Nov 17:00 - 17:15 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Final commentary from Dr Jessamy Kelly & Sarah Rothwell |
| 18 Nov 17:30 - 17:30 |
Auditorium (Level 1) | Close by Catherine Holden, Chair, Craft Scotland |
| 18 Nov 17:30 - 20:00 |
Edinburgh College of Art | Social event Connect with fellow delegates, view recent RAFT research group posters, and enjoy refreshments. |
