Shedding light on the dark side of ceramics: crafting artistry amidst load shedding challenges

Guest:  Mellaney Roberts - A multi-award-winning contemporary ceramist The difficulties faced by artists amidst the persistent problem of load shedding - specifically highlighting the impact load shedding has on kiln firing and how to navigate the world of ceramic art. Kiln firing is not a quick process as it can take hours or even days to complete. Load shedding, with its scheduled power cuts, can prolong the firing time as power interruptions require restarting the kiln.