‘Crockery Mountain’ is an exciting environmental project that will culminate in the installation of a massive crockery mosaic on a prominent wall in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.
How is this public artwork being made? It is being entirely made by a team of volunteers from the local community. Participants are being trained by Sean Corcoran at The Art Hand studio through an intensive Mosaic Masterclass. Thousands of pieces of crockery are being stuck to hundreds of special backing boards that will later be installed like a giant patchwork on the wall. The Art Hand has facilitated dozens of large community mosaics around the country and even as far as Texas! These are creative and fun projects that bring communities together to discuss environmental issues while creating a lasting public artwork.
What materials are being used? It is being made entirely from surplus, sentimental and damaged crockery that is being donated to the project. Plates, cups, saucers, bowls…The everyday crockery that we use for our food and drinks. The pre-loved treasures from our childhood. The chipped cups and unwanted teapots from the back of our cupboards! Immortalise your Granny’s old tea set!
Every plate has a story to tell! Why do we hoard so much stuff? Where did we get it? How do we recycle it? Do you have a favourite mug? Are you sentimental about any of your crockery? We are researching all these questions and more! The social history of the items, the nostalgia, consumerism, design, fashion, trends, aesthetics and life cycle of crockery.
Where will the mosaic be installed? We have been gifted the most amazing wall on the outside of Dungarvan Shopping Centre at the entrance to ‘Movies at Dungarvan’ Cinema.
Who is behind this initiative? The project is being facilitated by The Art Hand through funding from Creative Ireland and is being managed by Act Waterford that is part of Calmast and SETU. The project is being delivered in partnership with Waterford City and County Council.
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