Under the Skin x Nick Mulvey
On the closing evening of COP26, we had the honour of hosting singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey at our exhibition, where he played an intimate gig amongst our endangered species screenprints.
Nick Mulvey is a British singer-songwriter and musician known for his intricate guitar playing, poetic lyricism, and themes of spirituality, environmentalism, and activism.
His music goes beyond entertainment, often acting as a vehicle for activism, particularly in climate movements. His approach is gentle yet urgent, blending personal spirituality with global concerns, making his music a significant voice in environmental discourse.
During our activism work at COP26 in Glasgow, we had the opportunity to meet Nick. His music, deeply rooted in themes of interconnectedness, nature, and climate action, resonates strongly with our own creative ethos. Sharing ideas about our artwork with him was an inspiring exchange, highlighting the power of art and music as tools for environmental storytelling and activism.
This conversation sparked the idea of bringing our crafts together for an intimate secret gig at the Glasgow Print Studio, where our month-long exhibition, Shining a Light on Extinction, was running.
Nick Mulvey playing an intimate gig in our Under the Skin exhibition at the Glasgow Print Studio, on the closing night of COP26. Image credit: Luke Ripley.
Whilst playing “In the Anthropocene” members of the small audience were invited to take up their UV torches and explore the collection, shining a light on the endangered species surrounding the gallery walls. There couldn’t have been a more fitting end to this emotionally draining yet memorable and heartwarming event.
Shining a light on the endangered great hammerhead shark.
Whilst playing “In the Anthropocene”, members of the audience were invited to take up a UV torch and explore our artwork.
And the rivers come back
And the laughter come back
And the medicines come back
And the stories come back
And the power come back
And the oceans come back
And the prayers come back
And the coral come back
And the soil come back
And the tenderness come back...
Remembering our way
We are life itself
The dreaming of the sea
We still have time
We still have some time
In the anthropocene
In the anthropocene
Nick Mulvey playing an intimate set on the closing night of COP26 at the Glasgow Print Studio. Image credit: Luke Ripley.
In arms with my brother (left) and Nick Mulvey (right), after giving a closing speech to our wonderful audience about the power of art and activism in the face of climate breakdown.
A special thanks to Nick for organizing this memorable collaborative evening, and to all the supporters who attended our exhibition, bought artwork, and joined us on the streets throughout COP26.
