342: Ann Carrington on upcycling found objects to create sculpture

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Ann Carrington. Based in Margate, UK, Ann makes
sculpture using tin cans, flatware, and other metal objects that
reference the peculiarities of British material and popular
culture. I first saw her work last year when I saw one of her
bouquets made from dozens of spoons shaped into delicate floral
shapes. In our interview we talk about being a part of a creative
squatter community in London early in her career, her interest in
upcycling, and making art of the Queen and Royal family. She was
commissioned to make The Royal Jubilee Banner for the Queen in
celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. The banner hung from the
stern of the Royal Barge “The Spirit of Chartwell” as it made its
journey up the River Thames during the Diamond Jubilee procession
in June of 2012. To see examples of her work visit
www.anncarrington.co.uk.


 


On today’s Amaco Community Corkboard we have Clay Week, an
international outreach event that celebrates clay, community, and
creativity. Next week October 5-11th, 2020 there will be virtual
studio tours, lectures, online sales, and live interviews with
the Color Network, Art Axis and NCECA. To find out more visit
www.clayweek.org.