Atmospheric Forces

A performance, show and talk by artists Sue Palmer and Sheila Ghelani
Tickets £5 / £3 Loughborough University student or pay what you can

Thu 9 October 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm at MHL0.14, Martin Hall, Loughborough University

Grey mountain rockface with blue cloud sky above and a clear gemstone shaped object floating above the rocks

(Photo credit: Sue Palmer and Sheila Ghelani)

About the event

Radar is delighted to be hosting Atmospheric Forces by Sue Palmer and Sheila Ghelani.

A performance along a table

A show and talk

A long table

Underneath, an archaeology, of sorts

Objects are assembled, time and space fold

The sea rises, the sea falls

Vapour.

Join artists Sue Palmer and Sheila Ghelani as they turn over the interconnections between climate and geology, fuel and feelings, the strata and layers of atmospheres through performance and action.

Everything we make is from the earth and will go back to it.

Running order for the evening:

The evening will include a break with a drink.

Sue and Sheila have previously collaborated on Common Salt, a show and tell about empire, nature and memory, and this new piece builds on their practice and performance work.

Accessibility

There is step free access into the building and Stanley Evernden Studio (MHL0.14) is located on the ground floor corridor. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor.

If you have any specific access requirements or anything you would like us to be aware of, please let us know via the booking form or email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk in advance of booking and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Booking

Please book in advance via Eventbrite using the link below. The suggested ticket price is £5 (£3 for Loughborough University students). There is also a 'pay what you can' ticket to ensure this event is affordable to anyone who would like to attend.

Book your place

Photography

Photography will be taking place at this event. If you do not consent to your photo being taken and this being used by Loughborough University, Radar/LU Arts and the artists for publicity purposes, then please alert the photographer or event organiser on the day.

Parking

Please note that visitors are required to register their vehicle and pay to park on campus. There are various ways in which you can register and pay (both in advance and on arrival).

More information on visitor parking

About Atmospheric Forces

Atmospheric Forces has been made through a series of week-long residencies in four locations: UAL Wimbledon College of Arts (School of Performance and CCW Research), Somerset Earth Sciences Centre, University of Reading’s Department of Film, Theatre & Television in partnership with South Street Arts, and Radar, LU Arts at Loughborough University.

Visit Sue Palmer's website

Visit Sheila Ghelani's website

The project is supported by Arts Council England; UAL: Wimbledon College of Art; University of Reading’s Department of Film, Theatre & Television in partnership with South Street Arts; and Radar, LU Arts at Loughborough University.

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Artists

Sheila Ghelani and Sue Palmer

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