Sound and Silence

Jubilee GalleryExhibition

7 Jan

Written By Laura Wasley

An exhibition of contemporary bells.

This exhibition in MAKE Southwest's Jubilee Gallery and outdoor courtyard will show the history, making processes, contemporary position and sculptural nature of bells. It brings together 4 sculptors and bellmakers exploring the function and fabrication of bells - Marcus Vergette, sculptor, musician, and bellmaker; Copper Sounds, artist duo exploring 3D digital design and bronze casting; David Snoo Wilson, travelling founder and sculptor, and Emma-Kate Matthews, architect, composer, musician, and digital artist.

The exhibition features sonic sculptures, installations, films, performances, workshops and live casting. It will examine and explain the history and impact, past, present and future, of bell making and bell ringing in an exhibition that will be informative, fun and accessible for all ages, and feature plenty of events and chances to make some noise!

22 March – 14 June 2025

Jubilee Gallery

Events

THE FARM performed by Marcus Vergette and his band, Friday 4 April, 7pm - 9pm

3-Day Bronze Lost Wax Casting Workshop with David ‘Snoo’ Wilson, Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 May, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Hot Casting Demonstration with Ore & Ingot, Saturday 24 May, 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Make a Ceramic Record Workshop with Copper Sounds, Saturday 14 June, 2pm - 4pm

Images, top row: Copper Sounds bells, second row: Ore and Ingot, hands image of Ore and Ingot by Asia Werbel, Below left: Emma-Kate Matthews, Below right: Marcus Vergette’s Robert Hooke bell, now placed at the David Attenborough Building, Cambridge.