Sarah McAlister
Gas Holder, 2024
repurposed domestic textiles Varies according to size of installation venue: more or less panels are added according to the space available
This gas holder was created with a regenerative and circular strategy, having been made entirely from found domestic texiles. It celebrates the culture of the suburban life and community of Motspur Park, while also commenting on our changing outlook and use of fossil fuels and scarce resources.
Sarah McAlister
Pylons 1 and 2, 2023 and 2024 respectively
re-purposed discarded electrical copper wire Pylon 1: 12cm w x 8cm d x 45 cm high. Pylon 2: 15cm w x 10 cm d x 60 cm high
These pylons made using traditional English bobbin lace techniques, represent the obsolete structures that were innovative when new and transformed our lives. These pieces highlight the fragility of our energy delivery and manufacturing systems.
Sarah McAlister
Bike Chain, 2023
found fabric h100cm x w120cm x d 35cm
This bike chain isn't a restriction: it enables freedom, exploration and travel. These loops of fabric chain represent the perpetual motion offered by cycle power. The chain lengths represent journeys near and far and of different sizes from a small child's to multiple rider machines. Where will your bike chain take you? Where will you go?
