"Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things."
– Theodore Levitt

This quote perfectly captures the essence of this unique collaboration between Sinclair & Rush and celebrated installation artist Mary Branson. As part of Surrey Unearthed, Mary aimed to convey the increasing impact of climate change on British farming through an ambitious outdoor installation.

Mary’s concept involved constructing 66 transparent 'skeleton' hay bales—symbolising the diminished yield from climate-affected harvests. During the design phase, she approached Sinclair & Rush with the idea of using clear tubing as the primary structural element. Our team responded by supplying a wide range of samples to ensure the tubes would be a perfect fit for her artistic vision.

Originally intending to use our standard 3-metre lengths, Mary welcomed our suggestion to custom-cut the tubes to size. This significantly reduced assembly time while helping maintain the integrity of the installation.

The transparent bales, crafted to replicate the exact dimensions and layout of traditional hay bales, were positioned across the lower field at Box Hill Farm. Viewed by thousands over a two-week period, the installation offered a powerful visual commentary on reduced hay crops due to climate change.

"It always amazes me how diverse the applications for our clear tubes can be, and it has been an honour to work with Mary and Ed on this project. Now that the event is over, we're collaborating on sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose the bales. I can’t wait for the next creative challenge."
– Jonathan Pope, Senior Sales Executive, Sinclair & Rush

The project not only showcased the versatility of our tubing products but also highlighted our commitment to supporting local creative initiatives and environmentally responsible practices.

"Many thanks to John Pope and the team at Sinclair & Rush – you were all really helpful throughout the project. I'm looking forward to working with you on the next installation!"
– Mary Branson, Artist

For more details about the installation, visit: www.surreyunearthed.org/harvest