Herefordshire based artist Julia Goldsmith will be creating work from found and donated items that are brought to site for disposal or recycling.

Julia will be on site on Friday 8 May - 10 to 3pm, Saturday 9 May - 11am to 2pm, Tuesday 12 May - 10am to 3pm, Wednesday 13 May - 10am to 3pm, this will be weather dependant.

While you’re dropping off items, you may be approached by the artist to take a look at what you’re bringing in, and, where appropriate, Julia may ask whether your item can be used within her developing installation. (No pressure: nothing will be taken without your agreement.)

Julia said:

“I am here to give some of the waste you are bringing onto this site a chance to have a last moment, rescuing it from the brink of disappearance and to suggest new ways for it to exist in the world by becoming art works”

Jenny Hope, Education and Communications Officer at Severn Waste Services, an FCC Environment company, said:

“Household Recycling Centres are places where positive environmental choices are made every day, and this residency brings a creative and engaging dimension to that experience. By supporting projects like this, we can help people see the potential in everyday items, encourage reuse and spark conversations about how we all value resources.”

Elissa Swinglehurst, Cabinet Member Culture and Environment said:

“Rotherwas Household Recycling Centre is a place where people make positive choices every day, and this residency adds a creative twist to that journey. Julia’s work reminds us that ‘end of life’ doesn’t have to mean the end of the story - with a little imagination, the things we’re ready to throw away can be re-seen, re-used and re-loved.”

Working with found and appropriated objects, Julia creates assemblages, sculptures, film and photography that reframe everyday materials and ask what we value, and what we throw away.
Her recent projects have drawn on objects recovered from the River Wye, builder’s skips, reclaimed bedding textiles, and most recently cardboard boxes and tubing.

This residency offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at art-making in an unexpected setting.
Julia is a Hereford-based artist and is undertaking the residency project as part of her studies for a Fine Art MA at Hereford College of Arts.
You can follow her work on Instagram: @‌juliamarygoldsmith

You can book to take your items to the Rotherwas Recycling centre on our Household waste and recycling centres booking page.

Event information

• Julia Goldsmith, Artist in Residence
• Rotherwas Household Recycling Centre, Hereford
• Friday 8 May - 10 to 3pm, Saturday 9 May - 11am to 2pm, Tuesday 12 May - 10am to 3pm, Wednesday 13 May - 10am to 3pm.