Adrenalin - Angela Palmer

The Fine Art Society is delighted to present Adrenalin, a new exhibition of works by Angela Palmer. Produced in collaboration with Renault Sport F1, Palmer was given unprecedented access to the highly secretive world of Formula 1 engineering to realise an extraordinary collection of sculptures. For the show, Palmer "wanted to peel back that mysterious layer and reveal the astonishing piece of engineering which creates this mechanical 'beating heart' that's so close to all of us, often all day, every day."

With the help of Renault's pioneering engineers at their F1 laboratory in Paris, Palmer has dramatically upscaled individual components of the V8, using a variety of materials, from walnut to Portland stone and bronze, and through her fascination of F1 circuits has recreated a collection of tracks in wall-mounted neon.

In addition, she borrowed a crash helmet worn by an F1 driver last year and has cast it in delicate lead crystal glass, reminding us of the ever-present fragility faced by drivers in the fastest motor sport in the world.

Palmer has also collaborated with Nick Mason of Pink Floyd to produce an intimate sound and film installation on the top floor of the gallery, featuring the engine sounds of four very special 8-cylinder cars driven to their limits.