'Fragmented Truths' is a unique sculpture by the British artist, Chris Day, created from handblown & sculpted glass with microbore copper pipe, copper wire, chain, sheet copper and reclaimed timber.

The year 2025 marked 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status by King George V and this anniversary saw Stoke-on-Trent's past, present and future celebrated. As part of the centenary commemorations, Day was commissioned by Kwanzaa Collective UK to respond to Wedgwood’s anti-slavery medallion. 

You can watch Fragmented Truths film where Chris Day discusses the artwork.

As one of few Black glass blowers, Day has risen to international acclaim for blending compelling narratives and innovative craftsmanship. His work explores his British-Jamaican heritage, postcoloniality, the legacies of enslavement in the UK and the global struggles faced by Black people, sparking dialogue around issues that are still critical for today.  

Day studied for a BA in Applied Glass and Ceramics at the University of Wolverhampton in 2017. A self-employed plumber and heating engineer, Day’s work fuses glass, ceramics and metal into sculptural installations, often incorporating recycled plumbing materials.

In the words of the artist:

"I have pushed my approach in how I work with glass and ceramics in both traditional and experimental methods, to create contemporary artworks that represent my passion for this part of our history. As a black glassblower, I am one of few and on a quest to find and inspire more. My main purpose, however, is to engage the audience on issues that are hard to confront on many levels, using art to help overcome some of the traumas that haunt our collective past".

The artist can also create pieces to commission, please contact the gallery for further information.