From left – Erick Nascimento-Vidal. Holding a piece of work by Cleto Hermes Felipe, which Erick commissioned from him as a gift to the Anthropology Department at Durham University, where he is based.
Far right – Polly Pollock is to give an insightful talk on her ‘Artisan in Residence’ at the Museum of European Culture.
OXFORDSHIRE BASKETMAKERS NEW YEAR SOCIAL, Committee and all members of OB are welcome!
This year’s NYS will be a whole day event as we are having two speakers. The meeting will start at 11am and close at 4.30pm.
11.00 Refreshments
11.30 Erick Nascimento-Vidal. ‘Contemporary basketmaking in North West Amazonia: a complex of possibilities’. Highlighting the sheer variety of materials, techniques, shapes, pattern, uses, and to give an idea of how they can be compared to each other.
12.30 Lunch break, bring packed lunch or use nearby cafes and shops.
2.00 Polly Pollock. A ‘Q and A’ session on her recent residency at the Museum of European Culture, Berlin. Creating new work inspired by the exhibition ‘ALL HANDS ON’ Basketry and hosting events and workshops during her time there. Such as: ‘Weave your own up cycling chip basket’.
3.00 Refreshments and catching up.
We hope you can join us!
For more information about the venue:-
https://www.northoxfordassociation.co.uk/contact-us