About the Project

Power Plants is a thought-provoking heritage engagement programme by international artist Oliver Jeffers, exploring humanity’s relationship with power — how we define, generate and value it. More importantly, it will examine how we can repurpose power to restore balance with nature, as we recognise that we belong to the world, not the other way around.

At its heart is a sculptural installation of towering, industrial-style chimneys bursting with vibrant flowers. Accompanied by an immersive augmented reality (AR) app co-created with community participants, the project will tour iconic heritage sites across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Zooming in on microworlds within our world, each sculpture playfully represents a different form of power — from Nature to Knowledge, Money to Politics, Memory to Love. Audiences will reflect on where we are as a society and be inspired to release the Power within themselves.

Currently in development, the project brings together a multi-sectoral partnership led by Nerve Centre alongside acclaimed artist Oliver Jeffers, the Eden Project, National Museums NI, and NI Science Festival.

Stay tuned for more on what’s beginning to grow.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Power Plants is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to use creativity to explore the generation and use of power, the depletion of native plant species and biodiversity, and the need to protect and repair our natural heritage.