No New World sign to World Leaders, COP26, Glasgow, 31 October 2021 13 images Created 31 Oct 2021
Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 31 October 2021
PICTURED: Created by artist collective Still/Moving and supported by CDPI, NO NEW WORLDS will be erected at Govan Graving Docks 30 Oct - 13 Nov, placing an unmissable statement in front of COP 26 delegates directly opposite the main COP delegate zone.
The artwork illuminates the links between climate change and historical and ongoing colonisation, inviting viewers to ask difficult questions about themselves, the legacy of colonialism and its relation to our damaged planet, as well as providing a bright beacon for the future.
Credit: Colin Fisher Credit: Colin D Fisher/CDFIMAGES.COM
NO NEW WORLDS
Large-scale artwork to transform Govan Graving Docks for COP26
Created by artist collective Still/Moving and supported by CDPI, NO NEW WORLDS will be erected at Govan Graving Docks 30 Oct - 13 Nov, placing an unmissable statement in front of COP 26 delegates directly opposite the main COP delegate zone.
The artwork illuminates the links between climate change and historical and ongoing colonisation, inviting viewers to ask difficult questions about themselves, the legacy of colonialism and its relation to our damaged planet, as well as providing a bright beacon for the future.
The high-profile sculpture - measuring 70m long, 6m high and using 3,723 low power LED lights with equal energy usage as two toasters; was previously exhibited under the title Speedwell, at the Mount Batten Breakwater in Plymouth as part of the Mayflower 400 Commemoration Programme, and will now travel to Glasgow for the duration of COP26. The project has been realised with the support of a community Crowdfunder campaign. Its placement at Govan Dock and in full view of the COP26 summit site will shine a light on the River Clyde, and serve as a stark reminder to COP delegates that there is no plan(et) B.
Still/Moving is composed of three artists based in Devon, Laura Hopes, Martin Hampton and Léonie Hampton. Their collective practice with each other and partner communities, developed through a collaborative process, aims to create social and ecological change through questioning established modes of thinking and behaviour.
CDPI, the Clyde Docks Preservation Initiative is a social enterprise promoting maritime heritage, sustainable development and sustainable recreation & tourism on the River and Firth of Clyde. The NO NEW WORLDS sculpture is the start of a year-long engagement programme to take the message of climate action to the communities of the Clyde - to develop an understanding of its relevance to maritime heritage and the Turning the Tide On the Clyde celebration and mapping programme.
NO NEW WORLDS will be switched-on at dusk on Saturday 30 October and remain illuminated for two weeks, through to Saturday 13 November.
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PICTURED: Created by artist collective Still/Moving and supported by CDPI, NO NEW WORLDS will be erected at Govan Graving Docks 30 Oct - 13 Nov, placing an unmissable statement in front of COP 26 delegates directly opposite the main COP delegate zone.
The artwork illuminates the links between climate change and historical and ongoing colonisation, inviting viewers to ask difficult questions about themselves, the legacy of colonialism and its relation to our damaged planet, as well as providing a bright beacon for the future.
Credit: Colin Fisher Credit: Colin D Fisher/CDFIMAGES.COM
NO NEW WORLDS
Large-scale artwork to transform Govan Graving Docks for COP26
Created by artist collective Still/Moving and supported by CDPI, NO NEW WORLDS will be erected at Govan Graving Docks 30 Oct - 13 Nov, placing an unmissable statement in front of COP 26 delegates directly opposite the main COP delegate zone.
The artwork illuminates the links between climate change and historical and ongoing colonisation, inviting viewers to ask difficult questions about themselves, the legacy of colonialism and its relation to our damaged planet, as well as providing a bright beacon for the future.
The high-profile sculpture - measuring 70m long, 6m high and using 3,723 low power LED lights with equal energy usage as two toasters; was previously exhibited under the title Speedwell, at the Mount Batten Breakwater in Plymouth as part of the Mayflower 400 Commemoration Programme, and will now travel to Glasgow for the duration of COP26. The project has been realised with the support of a community Crowdfunder campaign. Its placement at Govan Dock and in full view of the COP26 summit site will shine a light on the River Clyde, and serve as a stark reminder to COP delegates that there is no plan(et) B.
Still/Moving is composed of three artists based in Devon, Laura Hopes, Martin Hampton and Léonie Hampton. Their collective practice with each other and partner communities, developed through a collaborative process, aims to create social and ecological change through questioning established modes of thinking and behaviour.
CDPI, the Clyde Docks Preservation Initiative is a social enterprise promoting maritime heritage, sustainable development and sustainable recreation & tourism on the River and Firth of Clyde. The NO NEW WORLDS sculpture is the start of a year-long engagement programme to take the message of climate action to the communities of the Clyde - to develop an understanding of its relevance to maritime heritage and the Turning the Tide On the Clyde celebration and mapping programme.
NO NEW WORLDS will be switched-on at dusk on Saturday 30 October and remain illuminated for two weeks, through to Saturday 13 November.
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