Samvāda in Clay: Indo-British Ceramics Residency & Exhibition

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Samvāda in Clay: Indo-British Ceramics Residency & Exhibition

Preview: Friday 18th July 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Exhibition Runs: 19/07/2025 until 24/08/2025

Samvāda in Clay is an ambitious new international ceramics residency and exhibition launching this July at Artcore Gallery in Derby. The project brings together two leading voices in contemporary ceramics: Vinod Daroz (India) and Abbie Sunter (UK) for a creative and cultural dialogue grounded in clay.

Taking its name from the Sanskrit word Samvāda, meaning “dialogue,” the residency creates space for mutual exchange, reflection, and innovation. Through shared studio practice, community workshops, and critical discussion, the project explores personal, cultural, and geographical narratives expressed through ceramic form.

Supported by the University of Derby, this residency is part of Artcore’s commitment to global artistic collaboration and to nurturing both emerging and established talent in ceramics.

Featured Quotes

“I was really stunned to win the Artcore Emerging Artist Award at the MA Art degree show in 2024. I’m seeing this Residency as an opportunity to further that progress and explore what the next steps in my creative practice will look like.” — Abbie Sunter

“It feels really special to be part of this residency with Artcore. Being invited now for a residency and exhibition in the UK feels like coming back to something close to my heart.” — Vinod Daroz

About the Artists

Vinod Daroz – Based in Baroda, Vinod is a leading Indian ceramic artist whose work draws from spiritual iconography and temple architecture. He is a Charles Wallace Fellow and has exhibited internationally.

Abbie Sunter – A British ceramicist known for vibrant, tactile pieces inspired by folklore and ecology. She is a recent MA graduate from the University of Derby and winner of Artcore’s Emerging Artist Award 2024.

About Artcore

Artcore is a contemporary arts organisation based in Derby, focused on international collaboration, emerging talent, and socially engaged practice. They provide residencies, exhibitions, artist development programmes, and outreach projects across cultures and disciplines.