In art terms, indifference towards the climate crisis is apparent in the way we treat our materials: aggressive extraction, short-term single-use, and irresponsible disposal. The labour, transport and presentation of artworks also contributes towards wasteful practices.
Sean Roy Parker leads this session, focused on making changes to the way we conduct our practices while remaining authentic and taking risks.
The talk considers the socio-economic pressures of being an artist, and invites us to creatively take responsibility for our choices.
About
This event is part of PANIC! Together, a double-weekend artist development programme with The Art House, Wakefield.
Sean Roy Parker is an artist, environmental educator and fermentation enthusiast based at DARP artist community in rural Derbyshire. His work examines the lifecycle of materials, complexities of civic responsibility and problem-solving through collaborative action. He practises traditional approaches to craft and art-making, using leftover or abundant items of nature and artifice to explore feelings of eco-anxiety in late-stage capitalism, and redistributes resources through flexible care structures like labour exchanges and favours.
Access
In person access
- This event will take place at The Tetley, in our South Bank Room on the ground floor.
- There are accessible toilets on the ground floor.
Online access
- Select ‘online ticket’ on the booking page and you’ll be sent a link to join the live stream on the day of the event.
- Automated captions are also available online.
Please email Bella Probyn, Artist Development Coordinator at bella.probyn@yorkshire-contemporary.local if you have any questions about access.
Subtitling and BSL
- Live speech to text subtitles for online events can be provided at your request, by letting us know in advance. This service is provided by StageText.
- A British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter can also be made available at your request, by giving us one month’s notice in advance.
- To book these for 1 or 2 April, contact us by Thursday 10 March.
- To request this, please email the session name and your requirements to bella.probyn@yorkshire-contemporary.local or call 0113 320 2323.
Getting here
Please note, there are no onsite parking facilities at The Tetley. Our nearest car park is RCP Parking on Sheaf Street, Leeds, LS10 1HD.
For more information about visiting The Tetley, click here.
