CONTINUUM@OXO2026

The Freight of Memory series

Salvaged

UNFORSEEN

_{Lois continues to collect salvaged items from coastal walks and swims and from her day to day activity.}

_{By carefully selecting her materials she makes them into a workable state that she can  then use. By stitching all the parts together she repurposes them into individual new art pieces. By using this process she is reminded of the fragility of rotting plastic fishing line and ropes that create such hazards and toxicity in the oceans and waterways.}

_{By breaking down her source materials she is highlighting the detail and showing how the problem is so great for humankind to clean up its own mess.}

_{She sees this is a direct result of unchecked mass production and its unforeseen consequences.}

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^{Julie Massie is a ceramic wall artist who creates tactile works from stained shards of porcelain clay. She graduated with an MA in Ceramics from UCA Farnham, where she developed a strong interest in surface, materiality, and sensory engagement. Her practice focuses on textured surfaces and irregular edges that invite viewers to engage physically with the artwork, gently challenging the long-held gallery convention of “do not touch.” By encouraging this instinctive response, Julie aims to create a deeper, more personal connection between the viewer and the piece.}

^{Her inspiration comes from the Dorset coastline, an area of striking beauty and international importance, defined by its fragility and constant change. Powerful winter waves shape the land, creating erosion, movement, and a distinctive colour palette of black tones, cold greys, greens, and muted blues. These qualities are reflected in Julie’s fragmented forms and layered surfaces. Her work explores the senses, particularly touch, sight, and sound - inviting quiet reflection and immersive engagement.}

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