About this Event
If Plastic Could Talk
Join us at Bayspace for an inspiring session with Andy, who will challenge our view of material culture in the climate crisis.
Using engaging visuals and stories, Andy will present two new films that recently premiered at the .
He aims to spark a conversation on sustainability, encouraging reflection on our choices and their wider impact. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights and join a vital dialogue on our planet's future!
“Andy Hughes is a singular voice showing us something uncomfortable yet sweetened by the beauty of the image. This is something most great artists aspire to and Andy is, in my view, well on the way to carving an important place for himself in the top rank of photographers." - Tim Smit, The Eden Project Co-Founder.
Event Details
• Date: 12th December 2024
• Time: 6.30pm - 9pm
• Location: Bayspace, St Ives
• Bar drinks available from local suppliers
• Film presentation / visual slide show and Q&A with Andy Hughes
About Andy Hughes:
Andy Hughes is an internationally recognized artist and photographer, known for his work on sustainability and pollution. As the first artist-in-residence at Tate Gallery St. Ives, Hughes has spent over 30 years collaborating with scientists, curators, NGOs, and communities to explore our relationship with plastic and environmental issues.
Keynote speaker
His recent projects transcend the usual narrative of "raising awareness" about ocean pollution, instead delving into themes of weirdness, and magic, and drawing on the philosophy of Timothy Morton. Hughes has been a keynote speaker at prominent events like The Future of Sustainability and IPA EFF Week, and in 2023, he presented at Notpla, a 2022 Earthshot Prize winner.
Tackling environmental challenges through art
His global involvement includes symposia, panels, and workshops with schools, universities, and organisations such as Plastic Free Jeju, Surfers Against Sewage, and the Sustainable Earth Institute, reinforcing his deep commitment to tackling environmental challenges through art. In 2022 he lived and worked for six months as an artist in residence on the world's first carbon-neutral Island of Gapado in South Korea.
Location
Bayspace, TR26 2BH
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bayspace, 6-7 Fernlea Terrace, St Ives, United Kingdom
GBP 3.00
