Local Aggregate
A project for ArtHouses Whitley BayThis series of experimental objects utilise rudimentary building techniques such as rammed earth and focuses on the material, environment, and sustainability of Frew’s practice. They aim to question what materials we use, what impact those materials can have, and how we can use what is around us in a positive and impactful way.
The materials were sourced locally and include waste materials from Ross’ and his host’s household. By incorporating the compost, coffee grounds, sand, and plastic, these objects connect with ideas of the Anthropocene and materials such as plastiglomerate, a composite stone containing traces of human-made detritus. By making his own versions of these materials, Frew is attempting to develop new objects with a sense of ad-hoc-ism which encourages reusing and recycling waste materials sustainably and ecologically.
The materials were sourced locally and include waste materials from Ross’ and his host’s household. By incorporating the compost, coffee grounds, sand, and plastic, these objects connect with ideas of the Anthropocene and materials such as plastiglomerate, a composite stone containing traces of human-made detritus. By making his own versions of these materials, Frew is attempting to develop new objects with a sense of ad-hoc-ism which encourages reusing and recycling waste materials sustainably and ecologically.
All materials, including the platform, are either salvaged or reused.
Here is a list of everything used in the creation of the experimental objects:
Here is a list of everything used in the creation of the experimental objects:
Ardwell clay
Coffee grounds
Compost
Dried porcelain
Dried terracota clay
Garden soil
Household plastic
Limestone
Lindisfarne quicklime
Sea coal
Sea plastic
Snowcrete
Whitely Bay sand
Coffee grounds
Compost
Dried porcelain
Dried terracota clay
Garden soil
Household plastic
Limestone
Lindisfarne quicklime
Sea coal
Sea plastic
Snowcrete
Whitely Bay sand