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Born from a conversation between Robert and activist Eddie Mitchell through their shared work with <strong>Treasure Leitrim<\/strong>, this aims to strengthen community resilience through creative engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Starting in <strong>April 2025<\/strong>, a series of playful workshops will explore group motivations, share stories, and build cohesion. Rooted in the spirit of past victories like the anti-fracking movement, it will create artworks that celebrate collective action and inspire future change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A key focus will be on <strong>degrowth<\/strong> and sustainable alternatives. Proposed ideas include a <strong>floating hydroelectric generator<\/strong> powering a riverfront sign, a <strong>biodigester-powered sculpture<\/strong> highlighting fracked gas concerns, <strong>bicycle-powered sound systems<\/strong> for community events, and <strong>solar-powered digital noticeboards, <\/strong>which<strong> <\/strong>draws parallels between the power and potential of community when it comes together in resistance with the power and potential of the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Workshops and fabrication will take place at the <strong>^ Studio&#8217;s&nbsp;<\/strong>and on location at nearby natural spaces experimenting with harnessing energies from local natural sources. 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