Show Notes
Ceramic artist, researcher and writer Bisila Noha joins The Crit to discuss her interest in challenging Western ideas about art and craft, honouring the contributions of women of colour to these disciplines, and the importance of finding different ways to design and make with clay.
Bisila's picks for her crit were:
Best design: Baney Clay Worst design: Two-Legged Vessel Most successful design: Her writing practice Most impactful feedback: Receiving trust, respect and encouragement from curator Jareh Das Dream design: Toilets
The Crit Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser Music: Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki
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