In this workshop led by artist Libby Entwistle, participants will use clay to answer the question: at what point does mythology become misinformation, particularly if it is only verifiable through word of mouth?
By drawing on Fruitmarket’s current Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith exhibition, participants will mould their own clay sculptures in response to Celtic mythical woman, ‘Cailleach’, the divine hag and ancient shaper of landscapes. By transferring thematic ideas into visual interpretations, the participants will have to decide if they have added to her narrative or distorted it. The workshop will leave participants with developed hand building skills and a broadened understanding of approaching ceramics.
This session is process-driven and participants will be encouraged to make and destroy their work rather than take home a ‘finished product’.
Libby Entwistle (she/her) is a sculptor whose practice finds playful ways to comment on the contemporary through the retelling of historical sources, myth and tales. Her projects are told through a feminine lens and explore forms of self-erasure and performance in the pursuit for communal acceptance. By dissecting historical patterns, she bridges ancient narratives to the present during a time isolated from the past due to rapid digital development.
This workshop is part of Fresh Fruit, Fruitmarket’s programme for 18-30 year olds.