Join us at New Adelphi to celebrate three new photography projects responding to climate and sustainability
LOOK Photo Biennial 2022: Climate
In partnership with the University of Salford Art Collection
Launch event: Thursday 3rd November. 4.30 - 6.30pm
New Adelphi Building - Atrium and Exhibition Gallery RSVP here
As part of LOOK Photo Biennial 2022, led by Open Eye GalleryLiverpool, the University of Salford Art Collection presents three new photography based projects from McCoy Wynne, Megan Powell, and Gwen Riley Jones; each responding to the climate crisis, environmental issues, and sustainable living.
Duo McCoy Wynne share work from their residency at Energy House - the University's world-leading research facility exploring energy efficiency at home. Artist and lecturer Megan Powell presents ongoing work around bees, pollinators and wildflowers - considering the importance of ecosystem habitats. Art Collection artist-in-residence Gwen Riley Jones shares images from her work with local youth groups, using plant-based methods and socially-engaged practice to address topics of nature and wellbeing.
We'll also be announcing an exciting new artist residency opportunity at the brand new Energy House 2 facility - join us on the launch to find out more!
Exhibitions continue until 16th November in the Atrium, and 23rd December in the Gallery. For more information visit our LOOK Hub page here.
Online Talk:
Tuesday 8th November, 6-7pm
In Conversation: Artists McCoy Wynne & Professor Richard Fitton from Energy House
How can the 'imagination of art interpret the discovery of science'? Join artists McCoy Wynne as they discuss their residency, with scientist and Energy House project lead Professor Richard Fitton.
Chaired by Lindsay Taylor, University of Salford Art Collection. In partnership with Open Eye Gallery.
Behind the Scenes: Energy House Tours
Tuesday 22nd November, 12-1pm
University of Salford, Peel Park campus.
Start at the Gallery for an informal tour of the McCoy Wynne exhibition, followed by a tour of the unique Energy House 1 and Energy House 2 research facilities on campus.
These full-size, brick-built houses inside large chambers are tested under environmental conditions from -20˚C to +40˚C and simulated wind, rain, snow and solar radiation - playing a key role in accelerating progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design.
Photowalk for Wellbeing
with Gwen Riley Jones
Thursday 10th November, 2-3pm
New Adelphi Atrium / Peel Park campus
Join artist-in-residence Gwen Riley Jones for a ‘photo-walk for wellbeing’ on campus, developed with young people from Salford Youth Council. Start at the displays in the New Adelphi building, then take a relaxed walk around campus and the park to photograph your surroundings in new ways.
Are You Living Comfortably?
by McCoy Wynne
New Adelphi Exhibition Gallery
10 October – 23 December 2022
10am – 4pm weekdays
Mimesis: A beat before the rapture
by Megan Powell
New Adelphi Atrium (main Atrium wall & screen space)
19th October – 16th November 2022
9am to 5pm weekdays
Planting for the Planet
by Gwen Riley Jones
& Action for Conservation
New Adelphi Atrium (near Box Office)
19th October – 16th November 2022
9am to 5pm weekdays
Sustainability at Salford
Want to know more about sustainability and environmental projects at Salford? Follow the Sustainability team on Twitter and Instagram. Projects include the Community Growing Space, Hedgehog Friendly Campus, and more.
And find the next Salford Swap Shop on 26th October 10am - 3pm for second-hand book and clothes swapping!
