Sustainable Clay Exhibition

The latest exhibition at the Hatton Gallery showcases work by 12 contemporary artists, including alumni of Newcastle University.

Potters and artists have long valued clay for its connection to a particular place, the very earth beneath our feet, but they are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of this material. Titled ‘Sustainable Clay’, this new exhibition explores the environmental impact of this naturally occurring material.

Visitors can expect to see the artists’ experimental approaches to clay as a sculptural material while emphasising sustainability in their creative processes. Some artists are digging local clay to work with or finding more sustainable ways to fire their kilns, others are no longer firing their clay or choosing not to glaze their work, and some are using their ceramic skills to work with alternative materials.

Artists

Sustainable Clay features work by 12 artists at different stages of their careers: Wolfgang Weileder, Laurie Powell, Katie Cuddon, Shitanshu Mauyra, Andrew Burton, Lady Kitt, Rosie McLachlan, Brigitte Jurack, Paul Scott, Xiang Yang, Eva Masterman and Bethany Stead.

Each artist has a link to the North East of England through study, teaching, residencies, or commissions, reflecting the important role of Newcastle University’s Fine Art Department as a centre for ceramic creativity and innovation.

This exhibition has been curated as a collaboration between Matthew Jarratt, Visiting Professor of Creative Practice, Newcastle University and the Hatton Gallery.

 

Exhibition duration: Saturday 1 February - Saturday 3 May 2025 

Opening times: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm

Price: Free entry