The Romero Potters at The Grange centre for people with disabilities have created an outdoor installation titled ‘Together’.
Originally produced for last November's DAiSY Fest, the project featured an all-day drop-in workshop at G Live in Guildford, where they invited the public and other DAiSY (Disability Arts in Surrey) members to help create the piece.
Funding from the Arts Council enabled the potters to begin the installation during their regular sessions at The Grange. This allowed them to display several finished, fired figures at the workshop so attendees could see the intended outcome.
While exploring the festival’s theme of ‘Collaboration’, the potters researched large-scale clay installations and discovered Antony Gormley’s Field, which involved thousands of volunteers. This inspired the idea that people and groups achieve more when they work together. Furthermore, the fact that no two figures are alike embraces the ethos that individuality should be celebrated.
The potters felt these figures were the perfect way to portray the festival's meaning; there are now two hundred finished people. The only parameters were that each figure be made from 300g of B17 stoneware clay, depict a human form with forward-facing eyes, and be able to stand. It was wonderful to see the many unique interpretations that emerged.
The installation was proudly displayed at The Grange in Bookham, and now presented at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden until 21st June 2026. From there, it will be heading off to other beautiful venues across Surrey - raising awareness of The Grange and DAiSY.
The Grange Centre for people with disabilities was founded in 1927.
They support people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.