Symposium on plastics

Futureproof Plastics
A one-day symposium on
Arts University College at Bournemouth
Wednesday 18 May 2011
10 am - 4 pm

Organised in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum in
celebration of the EU funded Preservation Of Plastic ARTefacts
(POPART) in museum collections project, it will provide a unique
opportunity for all those interested in plastics to hear key
speakers discuss the impact of plastics on art and design and to
join a debate on their future potential in our lives.

Speakers include:

    Julie Behetsa's practice-led research focuses on post consumer
    and industrial waste, especially high density polyethylene, and
    results in the creation of recycled materials with new functions
    and new meanings

    Nora Foq is an artist who has found inspiration in plastics. She
    works with plastic monofilaments to make intricate and complex
    wearable sculptures inspired by a variety of natural forms.
    Professor Richard Jones FRS is the Pro-Vice Chancellor for
    Research and Innovation at the University of Sheffield.
    Professor Jones will talk about the potential social and ethical
    implications of polymer nanotechnology

    Dr Brenda Keneghan is the Polymer Scientist at the Victoria and
    Albert Museum. She will explain the aims and achievements of the
    EU-funded project POPART (Preservation Of Plastic ARTefacts in
    museums)

    Richard Liddle founded Cohda Design Ltd in 2007. Its mission is
    to research, design and develop innovative contemporary design
    products with a focus on sustainability

    Christopher Pett, Managing Director of Pli Design Ltd, founded
    Pli in 2003. His aim has been to build a business with
    sustainable design and manufacturing principles at its heart
    from the beginning

    Dr Mathew Philip is Academic Leader in Polymer Technology at the
    London Metropolitan Polymer Centre. He will provide an
    introduction to the issues of the day under the title "An
    introduction to polymers and their impact on everyday life"

Attendance is free but numbers are limited so places must be booked
in advance. All those interested should contact

    Susan lambert
    +44 1201 363121
    slambert<-a t->aucb< . >ac< . >uk

Dr Brenda Keneghan
Polymer Scientist
Conservation Department
Victoria and Albert Museum
South Kensington
London SW7 2RL
+44 20 7942 2119
Fax: +44 20 7942 2092


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