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Glasgow artist reimagining energy systems at Tramway
Torpor, a new exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Sarah Rose, is on display at Tramway, the international art space in the city's South Side.
The exhibition brings together sculpture, sound, and installation to explore ecological and environmental themes.
Its title, Torpor, refers to a state of dormancy that some animals enter during periods of extreme heat or resource scarcity.
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Sarah uses industrial by-products, waste materials, and found objects in her work, transforming them into thought-provoking artworks.
The exhibition strives to pose the question: 'What might a feminist energy system look like?'
It draws on histories of resistance, such as the Pollok Free State and the co-operative wind turbine in New York, as well as ongoing research into alternative energy infrastructures and interspecies collaboration.
The Orkney Islands have also been a key source of inspiration for the artist, particularly after a research trip to the European Marine Energy Centre, which focuses on wave and tidal power.
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Sarah harnesses solar energy to power kinetic sculptures and prototype animal habitats.
Among the works are a maternity box for bats and glass insulators from electricity pylons transformed into moth-friendly bird feeders.
This work invites visitors to reflect on energy conservation and resistance to constant productivity.
The exhibition is supported by The Foundation Foundation, Creative Scotland, and Polysolar.
Opening hours are Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5pm, Saturday from noon to 6pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm.
