# Bad at Sports: E. Saffronia Downing on Clay and Memory

https://badatsports.com/2026/episode-977-e-saffronia-downing/

Ceramic artist E. Saffronia Downing discusses clay, memory, and urban material culture in a Chicago exhibition. Her 'Call for Clay' project collected dirt and stories from 19 states and three countries. The resulting book explores place, environment, and the ethics of taking soil from the ground.

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Created: 2026-10-21T21:05:02.029661+00:00

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Original source: https://badatsports.com/2026/episode-977-e-saffronia-downing/