Terracottapolis – Meet the Artists
CymraegOur Terracottapolis exhibition includes contemporary pieces along historical objects – find out more about some of the featured artists and how they use terracotta in their work Paul Eastwood Paul […]
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19mar(mar 19)10:00 am04jun(jun 4)4:00 pmFeaturedExhibition: Tales From Terracottapolis
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Featuring: Paul Eastwood, Antony Gormley, Lesley James, Lydia Meehan, Renee So and Liam Stokes-Massey. Wrexham’s considerable contribution to the story of brick, tile and terracotta manufacture forms the foundation for this
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Event Details
Featuring: Paul Eastwood, Antony Gormley, Lesley James, Lydia Meehan, Renee So and Liam Stokes-Massey.
Wrexham’s considerable contribution to the story of brick, tile and terracotta manufacture forms the foundation for this exhibition.
From mid-19th Century up to as late as 2008, Wrexham was known world-wide for its manufacture and international distribution of bricks, tiles and terracotta products. Nicknamed ‘Terracottapolis’, Wrexham produced distinctively red bricks and decorative tiles that have been used extensively in some of the grandest buildings across the British Isles.
The exhibition will utilise artefacts from Wrexham Museum’s collection. These items will be accompanied and complemented by contemporary works of art from local practitioners
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Lead image: Local strata, Lesley James 2021
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March 19 (Saturday) 10:00 am - June 4 (Saturday) 4:00 pm
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