Continuum

Twomey, C. 2024. Continuum. Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon, Portugal

TitleContinuum
CreatorsTwomey, C.
Description

Continuum is Clare Twomey's artwork commissioned by Vista Alegre to celebrate 200 years of the factory, it looks to the future while also honouring the factory's rich history. Twomey’s use of the liquid clay material rooted in two centuries of history, has a direct connection to our future. She emphasises, the future of traditional practices and craftsmanship is tied to the care we take with the resources at our disposal. Her artwork reminds us that respect for materials is essential, through Twomey’s cascading liquid clay, the history of Vista Alegre becomes a bridge to a sustainable future, where tradition and innovation meet.
In the factory Ílhavo, Twomey was struck by the deep connection between the clay and the skilled hands that shape it. Observing the artisans who’s care of the clay was the key to Vista Alegre's legacy — without a stable, well-crafted material, there is no future. The knowledge and precision of the artisans inspired Twomey’s vision: to create an experience that would honour the work and quality that underpin Vista Alegre. Her work reflects not only the factory’s past but also its ongoing journey, where history and innovation intersect. The technological apparatus to bring this piece to life was developed by Vista Alegre's engineering team. Only their deep understanding of both the material and the necessary technology made this work possible.

Keywordsinstallation
clay
monumental
Year21 Nov 2024
2025
Files
Image credit
Clare Twomey Studio
Measurements
10mtrs x 4 mtrs
Rights
Clare Twomey Studio
Media type
Video
File Access Level
Open (open metadata and files)
Place of publicationPalácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon, Portugal
Web address (URL)https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/noticias/200-anos-da-vista-alegre-uma-viagem-pela-historia-da-porcelana-portuguesa-112224

Related outputs

Listening Louder with Clay: Conversation as a Clay Tool
Peters, T., Twomey, C. and Brown, C. 2024. Listening Louder with Clay: Conversation as a Clay Tool. NCECA 58th Annual Conference: Coalescence. Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA 20 - 23 Mar 2024

Listening Louder with Clay: Conversation as a Clay Tool
Peters, T., Brown, C., Cummings, P. and Twomey, C. 2024. Listening Louder with Clay: Conversation as a Clay Tool. NCECA Journal. 44, pp. 122-125.

Monument - The golden thread 2019
Twomey, C. 2019. Monument - The golden thread 2019. Zuiderzee Museum Enkhuisen Holland 08 - 14 Apr 2019

100 Medals For The Future
Twomey, C. 2018. 100 Medals For The Future. The National Memorial Arboretum 11 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019

Wuthering Heights - A Manuscript
Twomey, C. 2018. Wuthering Heights - A Manuscript. Bronte Parsonage Museum 08 2017 - 08 Apr 2020

Vase Silkborg
Twomey, C. 2018. Vase Silkborg . Asger Jorn Museum, Denmark 10 Feb - 10 Jun 2018

Factory: the seen and the unseen
Twomey, C. 2017. Factory: the seen and the unseen. Tate Modern 28 Sep - 08 Oct 2017

Time Present and Time Past
Twomey, C. 2016. Time Present and Time Past. The William Morris Gallery, London 18 Jun - 18 Sep 2016

Humanity Is In Our Hands
Twomey, C. 2016. Humanity Is In Our Hands. Westminster Bridge, London 27 2015 - 27 Jan 2016

Made in China
Twomey, C. 2011. Made in China. Westnorway Museum of Decorative Art 17 Sep 2011 - 08 Jan 2012

Collecting the edges
Twomey, C. 2011. Collecting the edges. Denver Art Museum 11 Jun - 18 Sep 2011

A dark day in paradise
Twomey, C. 2010. A dark day in paradise.

Clare Twomey: forever
Twomey, C. 2010. Clare Twomey: forever.

Specimen
Twomey, C. 2009. Specimen. The Royal Academy of Arts, London 3 Dec 2009 - 31 Jan 2010

Monument
Twomey, C. 2008. Monument. MIMA 22 May - 16 Aug 2009

Think tank trophy
Twomey, C. 2007. Think tank trophy. Contemporary Applied Arts London Jan 2007

Contemporary clay
Twomey, C. 2007. Contemporary clay. in: Hanaor, C. (ed.) Breaking the mould: new approaches to ceramics London Black Dog.

Blossom
Twomey, C. 2007. Blossom.

Trophy
Twomey, C. 2006. Trophy.

Temporary
Twomey, C. 2006. Temporary. Northern Clay Centre, Minneapolis, USA 14 Jul - 27 Aug 2006

Heirloom
Twomey, C. 2004. Heirloom.

Consciousness/concience
Twomey, C. and Groom, S. 2004. Consciousness/concience. Tate Liverpool 25 May - 30 Aug 2004

Consciousness/concience
Twomey, C. 2004. Consciousness/concience. in: Groom, S. (ed.) A secret history of clay: from Gauguin to Gormley Liverpool, UK Tate Liverpool in association with Tate Publishing.

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