In Conversation – Simon Bayliss & Dr Peder Clark, hosted by Senara Wilson

Artist Simon Bayliss and cultural and social historian Dr Peder Clark will be joined by filmmaker Senara Wilson to discuss the unlikely convergence of Ecstasy and studio pottery. Bayliss will reflect on his response to Clark’s research into Ecstasy (MDMA), developed for his current exhibition It’s Just a Feeling at Auction House, and through CKA's second residency at Cove Park. Clark will speak about his research and writing on 1990s Ecstasy consumption, spanning rave scenes and alternative communities.

The conversation will take place at Gwennap Pit, a historic site of mass Methodist gatherings, and the location of a well-known clip featuring Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert from Sounds of the Suburbs with John Peel, filmed by Wilson.

It’s Just a Feeling opens Friday 8th May, 6pm til 9pm, and will be open on the day of the talk. The exhibition continues Fridays and Saturdays, 11am til 4pm, until 30th May. For more information visit www.auctionhouseart.co.uk