Join us for the second iteration of Earthfishing, a workshop in collaboration with sculptor and researcher Sasha Fishman, ceramicist Abby Regner, and Oko Farms. Together, we will wrap fish (harvested from Oko’s aquaponics system) in clay, sculpt them, and cook them over open flame. We will then share a meal by the ocean, marking  an evening of material exploration, connection with the surrounding waters of New York, and a ceremonial honoring of the fish as they transition into a new form.

Note: A full meal and drinks are included in this event.

About the Facilitators

Sasha Fishman is a sculptor and researcher based in New York. Working with materials such as hagfish slime, algae, and cicada shells, Sasha’s work investigates marine biomaterial extraction, toxicology and genetic engineering as points for critical analysis and mechanisms for sculpting.

Abigail Regner is a ceramic artist and educator based in Manhattan, New York. She earned her BFA in Ceramics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2019. For the past six years, she has led workshops in a variety of specialized ceramic techniques—including large scale hand building and wheel throwing, nerikomi, and lustre firing—at studios across New York City.

Oko Farms’ mission is to promote aquaponics as an ecological farming method that mitigates the impact of climate change and increases food security for urban residents while demystifying aquaponics through awareness and education.