{"product_id":"al-138267","title":"Coalescence","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoalescence is a piece by Paul Cocksedge, made in partnership with Liverpool Cathedral, and supported by Carpenters Workshop Gallery.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eA 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e“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. \n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpenters Workshop Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51788847874312,"sku":"AL-138267","price":165000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/7741\/0312\/files\/f373296405f44bebd4a2b66575a3a111j.jpg?v=1750440385","url":"https:\/\/checkout.carpentersworkshopgallery.com\/products\/al-138267","provider":"Carpenters Workshop Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}