Paul Cocksedge Coalescence
Price on request
Unique
2023
Coal and stainless steel wire
Coalescence is a piece by Paul Cocksedge, made in partnership with Liverpool Cathedral, and supported by Carpenters Workshop Gallery.
A single 200W light bulb, turned on for a year, would consume over half a tonne of coal – this sculpture represents that same amount. Coalescence is made up of 2,500 pieces of anthracite, which is a form of high carbon coal that has a lustrous quality when illuminated.
“This piece feels apt, considering the current conversations around energy consumption,” says the artist. “As a maker, it was important for me to go to the source, and be part of the excavation process. I spent months hand-drilling each piece of coal, which gave me a new appreciation for the beauty of working with natural materials. It’s easy to forget the origins of the energy that’s required in almost every aspect of our lives.
As a place of contemplation, Liverpool Cathedral felt like the perfect space to show Coalescence. I hope it encourages conversation and debate around our relationship with fossil fuels and the need to reach net zero.”
Artist
Paul Cocksedge
Paul Cocksedge is an internationally acclaimed British designer who has spent nearly two decades building a reputation for innovative design infused with the sense of simplicity, joy and wonder that has come to characterise his work.
