Of Earth For Earth
Of Earth For Earth, an exhibition which ran along side
the final conference for IMP@CT sustainable mining.
5 Artists were commissioned to responds to themes around
mining.
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My pieces explored the concept of a sustainable mining
and the effects on ecology and mineral wealth of landscape and raised a comparison to traditional extractive practice. Inspiration came from the area of Carn Brea, Redruth, Cornwall. The final conference and exhibition was held in close proximity to the mining region.
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Copper infused PLA echoed the minerals mined from the landscape. Reducing the density of pattern on the surface reflected mineral wealth of the area.
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These pieces not only explore issues around mining but celebrate industrial heritage. The geological formation of the land allowed mining to become a major industry in Cornwall.