Traonach 4 Side is an artwork by Scott Rogers in the style of concert merchandise. Originally exhibited as part of The Sky is Falling!, Traonach 4 Side muses on possible analogies between heavy-metal subcultures and the corncrake.
For Rogers, its intense repetitive call, nocturnal activity, and preference for habitat in bucolic and ancient places finds parallels in themes of metal music. 100% of proceeds from the sales of Traonach 4 Side will be donated to wildlife conservation projects in Scotland and Ireland, establishing a mutualistic connection between the artwork and the bird.
The Sky is Falling! is a group exhibition featuring contributions from Ceara Conway, Seoidín O’Sullivan, Scott Rogers, and Christopher Steenson. Featuring new and existing works, the exhibition is the culmination of several years of research into the corncrake, a species of bird approaching extinction in Ireland and the UK. Further information can be found here.
Scott Rogers was born in Mohkinstsis Treaty 7 Calgary, Canada and lives in Glasgow and Tkaronto. Rogers’ work is focused on the complex interdependencies between humans, animals, and land. He has recently produced projects with ATLAS Arts, Skye; Pink Snow, Berlin; Koraï Project Space, Nicosia, CY; Nuit Blanche Toronto; and Kunstverein München. With Will Holder, Scott co-edited “Recognition”, the 14th issue of the journal FR DAVID.
The T-shirts are printed by Barry Mullins in Co. Clare and made by Stella Stanley, who use organic certified cotton (GOTS) and are affiliated with the Fairwear Foundation for corporate social responsibility. They are officially certified by PETA and suitable for vegans.
