How contemporary poets find new meaning in historic stoneware from the American South
In short: This video features poets performing original works inspired by ceramic vessels crafted by enslaved artisans in the 19th-century Edgefield District. By engaging directly with these historic objects, the writers offer fresh perspectives on the legacy of South Carolina stoneware production.
The exhibition showcases roughly 50 ceramic pieces created in the Edgefield region during the era preceding the American Civil War. These stoneware objects serve as the focal point for a collaborative project where poets from various parts of the country visit the gallery to compose and recite pieces that respond to the history and artistry embedded in the clay.
By situating these performances within the exhibition space, the project bridges the gap between historical craft and modern creative expression. It highlights how the labor and artistic output of Black potters in the Old Edgefield District continue to provoke reflection and dialogue today.
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