Edie Evans explores the intersection of ecology, materiality and neurodivergence, particularly focusing on clay, its connection to place, and its sensory, grounding potential. Her practice is rooted in tactile engagement with natural materials.
Attention to overlooked materials and spaces
Edie Evans works with native clays, organic textiles, and foraged matter to create sculptures, installations, and participatory works. Through embodied, process-led making, she aims to foster a deeper understanding of our entanglement with the environment, one that values slowness, care, and attention to overlooked materials and spaces.
Fostering dialogue
The artist’s practice is deeply committed to fostering dialogue around environmental care and material sustainability. Edie Evans considers herself a material custodian, learning from the land through slow, embodied processes. As a walker and forager, she spends time with landscapes, especially coastal and liminal spaces, gathering not only resources but also stories and sensory memory.
“These become part of sculptures and installations that hold space for reflection, often incorporating audience interaction and accessible, hands-on workshops.”
Being part of the GroundWork NetWork offers Edie a vital opportunity to connect with others equally invested in shaping a more resilient and creative environmental future. She is especially interested in interdisciplinary exchange, learning from natural scientists, geographers, and cultural practitioners, and in contributing to discussions around inclusive environmental engagement.
Navigating the world differently
“As someone who often navigates the world differently due to disability, I hope to bring a perspective that embraces slowness, adaptability, and care as essential environmental strategies.”
“This NetWork aligns closely with my desire to situate art within wider ecological conversations and actions. I look forward to contributing to collaborative events, dialogues, and platforms that explore how creative practice can both reflect and reimagine our relationship with the natural world.”
https://outsidein.org.uk/galleries/edie-evans
