See nature in a new light

THE Tracks of Change exhibition series, presented by S&DR200, will soon reach its spectacular finale at Preston Park Museum with Perfume-an extraordinary sound and light installation by internationally acclaimed French artist Yann Nguema.

- By POPPY KENNEDY

This immersive experience explores the surprising role railways play in the natural world, from supporting seed distribution to aiding pollination as trains move through the countryside.

Opening on Saturday, January 17, next year, Perfume "invites visitors to step inside a world inspired by petals, pollen and the unseen beauty of nature".

This is the final exhibition in the Tracks of Change series as part of S&DR200, the international festival celebrating the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, allowing visitors to play and learn while exploring the impact and legacy of the birth of modern railways.

Inside the museum's new exhibition space, the Spence Building, visitors will be surrounded by gentle waves of colour and light, accompanied by the rhythm of an atmospheric soundtrack composed by Zero Gr4vity, creating hypnotic, poetic landscapes.

This is the first time Yann Nguema's work has been shown in the UK, making Perfume a truly special opportunity for visitors across the region.