Documenting the Renovations at Theatr Clwyd

 I have recently visited the theatre to see how the renovations are coming along ready for the soft opening in June.  Whilst standing in the shadow of the Anthony Hopkins theatre, I started to think about the negative space that I am exploring with the tiles. But not just the gaps between the tiles or the tiles themselves but also the stories, hands and histories that shaped them. Having had the privilege of visiting York Handmade Brick Company, where I learned more about the craft of brickmaking; I was generously gifted some of their clay to experiment with.  I've now started to create my own brick moulds that capture the negative space of the theatre's original tiles - a process of casting absence, turning voids into form. This isn't about replicating the tiles but reimaging. Following the core principles of Theatr Clwyd's art programme - sustainability, playfulness/joy and community engagement - I'm exploring new materials and processes that honour the theatre...