Earth Pigments of Britain: Part Two
Talk, Demonstration and Q&A With Lucy Mayes
Tuesday 1st April 4-6pm
Join Lucy for the second instalment of her series, Earth Pigments of Britain. In this session, she will expand on her earlier exploration of earth pigment use across the British Isles. Delve into the customs and folklore associated with earth and iron, and discover how these natural materials have shaped traditions.
A special feature will spotlight contemporary creative practitioners in the U.K. who are revitalizing these traditions in innovative ways. Lucy will also share an exclusive glimpse into her studio in Portsmouth, showcasing key earth pigments from her personal collection and demonstrating their unique qualities using specific tools and techniques to examine their potential for use as pigments.
Join live or watch the recording. The recording will be available for three months after the live event. PDF handout included.
Want to watch ‘Earth Pigments Of Britain: Part One’?
When you sign up to ‘Part Two’, you can opt to add access to the recording of the ‘Part One’ that took place on the 24th January 2024
About Lucy Mayes
Lucy Mayes is an artist and pigment maker & researcher working in London and Hampshire. Her work as ‘London Pigment’ uses urban waste stream materials to make recycled pigment. Her practice is centred on the use of unusual, surprising or esoteric raw materials to make colour as a way of documenting events or ‘happenings’. Verdigris made from copper wire stripped from burnt-out mopeds, soot and ash from park fires and construction rubble have all been used in her work to make new pigments. Her colour-making practice centres on creating sustainable pigments from anthropocene waste streams. She works in the capacity of pigment/colour consultant and has worked with Neptune Interiors Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover, Royal Cornwall Museum, V&A, Kew Gardens on pigment projects. She previously worked as product developer and pigment specialist at renowned colourman L.Cornelissen & Son where she developed their historical pigment archive. She teaches pigment making at institutions nationally and hopes to re-orientate our connections to colour; through the creation of intimate relationships with matter formed through embodied making.orld.