An Active Ghost

About

The exhibition traces the history of contemporary and historical infrastructure: including now disused train tracks, bridges, train station; along with the modern infrastructure for the Eurotunnel including its terminal; and the roadways, and overpasses which lead to and from it. Looking at this infrastructure, both past and present, as historical markers on the landscape we will utilise a constellation of narratives to consider the social, transport, trade and shifting uses of these aspects of the man-made industrial landmarks in the landscape.

The show documents the traces of the area’s transport infrastructure. Although some of these structures no longer serve the functionality they were originally created for, this does not mean they are defunct but that their meaning and usage has shifted, and has been adapted to serve the community differently. The projects highlights the connection between a site’s past and present; perhaps altering the way a viewer sees, considers and relates to the landscape, which is especially relevant at this moment when we are reconsidering and renegotiating our relationship with Europe and the wider world.

Join us for a drop in workshop at Urban Room on Saturday, June 1st 10 - 1 PM to explore ideas around . On Sunday June 2nd there is a infrastructure themed walk at 3 PM meeting at HOP Projects with Pavement Pounders.