The artworks were created as part of WIEGO research on climate change impact and strategies in partnership with the LO-ACT (Low Carbon Action in Ordinary Cities) project, led by Professor Vanesa Castán Broto at the University of Sheffield.
Sound artist James Rogers has created sound pieces inspired by the research and artworks that tells stories about place, people and materials through sound collage, exploring narratives behind the artworks in an informative and engaging way.
James recorded sounds from recycling, upcycling, litter picking and waste management in Sheffield. The compositions also include recordings from cooperative sorting centres in Brazil.
The sounds were processed to make abstract pieces responding to the prints, touching on themes of climate anxiety, dignity, recycling, identity, solidarity and urban adaptation.
The project LO-ACT has received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
Project Leads
- Professor Vanesa Castán Broto, Professor of Climate Urbanism at the University of Sheffield and PI of LO-ACT (https://www.loactproject.com/)
- Erika Conchis, Project Administrator at the University of Sheffield
- Dr Sonia Maria Dias, Global Waste Specialist at WIEGO
Creative Partners
- Verônica Alkmim França, Visual Artist (https://www.veronicaaf.com/)
- James Rogers, Sound Artist (https://sleepsangmusic.com/)