A Dorset artist will be taking a taste of Dorset’s creativity to the Venice this year.
Sophie Molins decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The national pavilions at the Biennale display selected art from the countries they represent, and Sophie decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion showcasing the special creativity of the county.
Sophie was inspired by the amulets from Roman soldiers’ uniforms found at Waddon Hill near Beaminster. These good luck charms were brought to Dorset by the soldiers from the Roman Empire, so Sophie decided to journey to Italy to create some new glass vessels inspired by the story.
Edmund Hall makes the banners used at the Tolpuddle Martyrs festival. He has created a specially commissioned banner which includes the Bibby Stockholm detention barge in Portland.
Jacy Wall has been creating ceramics incorporating different materials, including some from a collection of historic nails assembled by her partner artist Brian Rice during his renovations of their house. She’s fascinated by the effects created when the metals are fired along with the pots.
Other works which will be seen in the Dorset Pavilion include a display of fossils collected over the period of a year, paintings, ceramics, and work by internationally known artist Andy Goldsworthy.
The Dorset Pavilion is being created in partnership with Common Ground. It will be at Venice Biennale during September and October.
Gillian Taylor PR 
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