logo
Glasgow artist reimagining energy systems at Tramway

Glasgow artist reimagining energy systems at Tramway

Glasgow Times05-06-2025
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.
Read more: Glasgow artist unveils nine vibrant portraits at iconic venue
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.
Read more: Joan Eardley sketches of Glasgow street kids to be auctioned
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.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Tom Holland waves at fans while filming new Spiderman in Glasgow
Tom Holland waves at fans while filming new Spiderman in Glasgow

The Independent

time2 hours ago

  • The Independent

Tom Holland waves at fans while filming new Spiderman in Glasgow

waved to delighted Spider-Man fans on the streets of Glasgow during filming. The Hollywood star has been shooting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which began filming in the Scottish city on Friday, 1 August. Glasgow's city centre has morphed into the bustling streets of New York City for the new movie. Several key locations, including Blythswood Street, Pitt Street, Wellington Street, and Bothwell Street, have been used. American vehicles, notably New York Police Department cars, buses, and food vans, have been spotted near the Scottish Event Campus.

Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy
Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy

Leader Live

time5 hours ago

  • Leader Live

Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy

The high street food giants have worked together for the first time to offer the Greggs sausage roll with KFC gravy, claiming it is the 'mash-up the nation's been craving' and 'seriously flavoursome'. The brands said the alliance followed Britons consuming 15,000 litres of KFC gravy and more than one million Greggs sausage rolls every day over the past year. They are taking the new combination on a three-day tour from Thursday, handing it out for free in London on August 7, followed by Manchester on August 8 and Newcastle on August 9. A sharing bucket including six Greggs sausage rolls and a large tub of KFC gravy will be available for £10 on Friday August 15 and Saturday August 16 through Uber Eats in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham. KFC brand manager Phoebe Syms said: 'At KFC, we bleed gravy. We go to obsessive lengths for our liquid gold, and so do our fans. 'In fact, it was them who inspired this once-in-a-lifetime event, calling for us to partner with Greggs and unite our iconic gravy with their iconic sausage rolls. 'Now we're joining forces for just a few days to give the people a taste of what they really want … it's time for gravy to meet pastry. You're welcome.' Fiona Mills, brand communications lead at Greggs, said: 'With 96 layers of light puff pastry, and perfectly baked to give that satisfying golden crisp and flaky goodness, we've always known our sausage rolls are a true British icon. And why not pair one icon with another? 'We can't wait to see what Greggs and KFC fans make of our latest partnership. We're sure fans of both brands will enjoy devouring their Greggs x KFC sharing bucket.' The tour will stop at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday, followed by Manchester's Cathedral Gardens on Friday and then Newcastle's Times Square, all between 12pm and 5pm, with supplies available on a first come, first served basis. Last week, Greggs revealed a slump in profits as it was knocked by hot weather and caution among shoppers over their finances. The Newcastle-based business revealed that pre-tax profits fell by 14.3% to £63.5 million for the half-year to June 28, compared with a year earlier. It said the first half of 2025 was impacted by 'challenging market footfall, more weather disruption than in 2024' and increased costs.

Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy
Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy

Glasgow Times

time5 hours ago

  • Glasgow Times

Greggs and KFC team up to launch sausage roll drenched in gravy

The high street food giants have worked together for the first time to offer the Greggs sausage roll with KFC gravy, claiming it is the 'mash-up the nation's been craving' and 'seriously flavoursome'. The brands said the alliance followed Britons consuming 15,000 litres of KFC gravy and more than one million Greggs sausage rolls every day over the past year. They are taking the new combination on a three-day tour from Thursday, handing it out for free in London on August 7, followed by Manchester on August 8 and Newcastle on August 9. A sharing bucket including six Greggs sausage rolls and a large tub of KFC gravy will be available for £10 on Friday August 15 and Saturday August 16 through Uber Eats in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham. KFC brand manager Phoebe Syms said: 'At KFC, we bleed gravy. We go to obsessive lengths for our liquid gold, and so do our fans. 'In fact, it was them who inspired this once-in-a-lifetime event, calling for us to partner with Greggs and unite our iconic gravy with their iconic sausage rolls. 'Now we're joining forces for just a few days to give the people a taste of what they really want … it's time for gravy to meet pastry. You're welcome.' Fiona Mills, brand communications lead at Greggs, said: 'With 96 layers of light puff pastry, and perfectly baked to give that satisfying golden crisp and flaky goodness, we've always known our sausage rolls are a true British icon. And why not pair one icon with another? 'We can't wait to see what Greggs and KFC fans make of our latest partnership. We're sure fans of both brands will enjoy devouring their Greggs x KFC sharing bucket.' The tour will stop at London's Southbank Centre on Thursday, followed by Manchester's Cathedral Gardens on Friday and then Newcastle's Times Square, all between 12pm and 5pm, with supplies available on a first come, first served basis. Last week, Greggs revealed a slump in profits as it was knocked by hot weather and caution among shoppers over their finances. The Newcastle-based business revealed that pre-tax profits fell by 14.3% to £63.5 million for the half-year to June 28, compared with a year earlier. It said the first half of 2025 was impacted by 'challenging market footfall, more weather disruption than in 2024' and increased costs.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store