About
Keith Harrison is a Research Professor at Bath Spa University's Bath School of Art, Film and Media. He specializes in experimental ceramics, performance art, and sound systems, blending clay with industrial and domestic electrical systems in live public demonstrations.
- MA in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art
His work includes site-specific installations for institutions like the V&A and Jerwood Space. He explores material transformation, sound art, and public engagement through process-driven practices.
Recent activities (2015-2019) focus on sound systems, public acts, and material experiments. Notable projects include Bloom (2019) and Heavy Rock (2015-2016), integrating clay with environmental soundscapes and kinetic elements.
- Jerwood Open Forest Commission (2017)
- Gasworks/Arts Council International Artists Fellowship (2003)
His collaborative projects with musicians (e.g., Napalm Death) and institutions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to material science and avant-garde art.
