A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science
A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science
Lead Cradle of Fire artist Diana Scarborough’s background as an electronics engineer, combined with eclectic interests, brings exciting possibilities for the team, audiences, and collaborative partners in terms of creative installations and events. This dynamic cross-over goes from art into science, tech, environmental and climate aspects including CO2 emissions. Fancy getting involved? Find out more here.
These explorations cover excavation and volcanic activity through heritage, skills, and local concerns. The starting point for these initiatives is topical, site and region specific, working with our key Partners.
All our activities connect to the story of Vulcan, which offers a common thread, as well as a narrative arc within the film element.
Ironstone, a component used in steel making, was mined locally from the mid 19th century. This lump of rock appears small but is weighty. In fact, three generations of mineworkers...
22 July 2024
With moves to end the use of fossil fuels and coal mining, concern over carbon emissions, extraction of earth resources, and climate change impacts has brought earth sciences to the...
27 June 2024
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Cradle of Fire is a research and development project, supported by public funds from Arts Council England. We are also grateful for support from our partners and creative collaborators. Read more on the dedicated About pages.
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