Thursday, 10 April 2025, 18:00 hours, via Zoom
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How can artists reconcile their creative pursuits with the urgent need for environmental sustainability? Ukrainian environmentalist-turned-potter, Yuliya Makliuk, works within a framework she calls “Ceramics in the Anthropocene”, exploring the connections between clay art and climate change. Her recent research project and book, Potters Save the World, are dedicated to lowering the carbon footprint of ceramics making. Through the lens of ceramic studio art, Yuliya will unfold the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of art, craft, and ecological responsibility.
Drawing from her own artistic practice and experiments, Yuliya will share insights into reducing the environmental impact of creative work while maintaining artistic integrity. From examining the carbon footprint of materials to adopting innovative approaches like low-carbon processes, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction, we’ll discuss practical strategies applicable across disciplines.
We’ll also explore art as a driver for environmental awareness, learning from contemporary ceramic artists leading the way in addressing climate change through their work. By blending a scientific lens with the expressive power of art, Yuliya highlights how small changes can contribute to a larger cultural shift toward sustainability.
About the speaker
Yuliya Makliuk is a ceramic artist, activist, and author driven by a passion for addressing the pressing challenges of our time: environmental crises, social injustice, and war through her practice. Makliuk is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tradition, actively exploring sustainable approaches and innovative techniques in her studio, Here & Now Pottery. She has been awarded the Risktakers and the CEC Artslink International fellowships for her work in sustainability and arts organising.
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Host and organisation
Hosted by SERI fellow Philipp P. Thapa. Co-organised by Pro Progressione, Hungary and SERI.
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