Water and Stone 2023 | Rachael Jones

In October 2023 CAST hosted the second Water and Stone programme, a three-day celebration of granite, exploring the geological formation of the stone and its impact on landscape and built heritage, as well as the ways in which it is shaped by human industry and in turn shapes the lives of those who live and work with it.
On the afternoon of Saturday 14 October a programme of talks brought together specialists in geology, archaeology, cultural geography, film-making and traditional artisanal skills.
Rachael Jones, artist-filmmaker and researcher, will present 'Understanding change through filmmaking' - an exploration of a filmmaking practice as a means of opening up new ways of knowing our environment.
Rachael Jones is an artist-filmmaker and researcher whose practice often involves others in the filmmaking process - her films are made up of multiple playful assemblages that rely on collaboration. Interested in what can come out of research, embodiment and participation in the landscape, Rachael’s films retain traces of process-driven interactions. She is involved in land-based, alternative and sustainable practices, using found materials and handmade processes where possible.
Water and Stone was led by sculptor, Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University and granite enthusiast Dr David Paton.
The talk was filmed by Cris and Molly of CM Productions.
Water and Stone/Dowr ha Men was made possible by the support of Falmouth University, with FEAST, Cornwall Council, Arts Council England, Cornwall Community Foundation and Helston Town Council. The project was also part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.