Close and Remote
Close and Remote are Sophie Mellor and Simon Poulter, who frequently collaborate with artists such as Roney Fraser-Munroe and Jon Dovey. They have a national practice working with organisations including the Brigstow Institute, Cabot Institute, Cultural Engine, FACT, and others.
Their work spans film, performance, VR, drawing, and music, often focusing on climate change, culture, and overlooked or marginal spaces. Key projects include We Are Making A Film About Mark Fisher (2025), Live Model (2024) – a performance game on Net Zero – and Orchard (2024), exploring the social and ecological role of green spaces.
From 2024 to 2025, they lead the Personal to the Planetary cohort, a group of artists and activists engaging deeply with the climate emergency. Their approach values co-creation, embraces uncertainty, and sees aesthetics as a vital force in shaping cultural conversations.