MESKLA | Brewyon Drudh

The MESKLA | Brewyon Drudh (Mussel Gathering | Precious Fragments) podcast began as part of a 4 year practice-as-research multi-platform artwork of the same name. This artwork used sculpture and conversation to explore contemporary Cornish cultural identity and its relationship with heritage, land, and extraction industries - including tourism and mining.  The MESKLA podcast series now continues to consider the above along with issues of authenticity, fractured culture, colonialism, the links between indigenous language, intangible and living cultural heritage and identity, and where and how art takes part in this conversation, or makes space for it. The series uses Kernow (Cornwall) as a key site and reference point for its content. These podcasts record conversations between me, Sovay Berriman, and guests whose research or lived experienced touches on the project themes. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own. All conversations are carried out with a spirit of generosity and openness, creating space for the discussions to twist and turn. Govenek a'm beus hwi dhe omlowenhe goslowes orto/ I hope you enjoy listening   Please note: These podcasts were recorded in different locations and with a range of equipment. As such the sound quality varies and at times external factors are more present than ideal in the recordings.   The first iteration of MESKLA | Brewyon Drudh was supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Funding was also gratefully received from Redruth Unlimited, with further generous support which helped to realise the project given by Liam Jolly of Auction House, Ellie Allen of Splann, Jowdy Davey & Lowender Peran, Falmouth University Falmouth Campus, Kresen Kernow, Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek, Gorsedh Kernow, Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change, Kath Buckler, Alice Mahoney & CMR, ButCH/*, and the Konsel Kernow Cornish Language Office. #mesklabrewyondrudh #mesklacornishculture #mesklakernow #Cornwall #indigenouslanuages #minorityculture #extractionindustries #celticnations #kernewek #kernow #class #decolonisation