TALK: Artist, Dan Elborne

Join A Fierce Hope ceramic artist Dan Elborne to discuss his performance artwork 48hrs 26min 15sec which responds to the work of White Wreath Association an enterprise focused on establishing safe haven centres to support people at risk of suicide.

Dan Elborne highlighted the volume of the ongoing suicide crisis, making a handmade terracotta piece every 40 seconds (the world suicide statistic), representing each death by suicide during the 48 hours, 24 minutes and 15 seconds that Dan worked continuously to create 4,356 ceramic pieces that represent the lives lost to suicide during the completion of his artwork.

Dan primarily creates ceramic installations, which draw from varying points of personal experience and significance. By utilising the fragile and precious nature of ceramics, he addresses sensitive historical events as well as cultural and political issues within contemporary society. Come listen and engage in discussion about his work and the work of White Wreath Association.

Image credit: James Green