The Spirit’s Ride (aka Dreaming) has been widely exhibited. At COP26 in Glasgow on behalf of the Environmental Justice Foundation. At Anima Mundi Gallery in St Ives to coincide with the G7 Summit, at Protected by Alarms and at Wells Art Contemporary.

ANIMA MUNDI MIXED WINTER EXHIBITION 2019 : 20th December 2019 - 15th February 2020

PROTECTED BY ALARMS : St Ives. October 27th 2019 - 16th November 2019

Dreaming, reimagined. Sound designed by Nick Rye. The poem recited by Nix Wood. The dancer, Talia Sealey

"The Spirit’s Ride is a meditative film by Roger Thorp which alludes to the cataclysmic human appetites which have propelled us towards the apocalyptic countdown of the climate crisis. The film positions contemporary finite concerns and appetites over-layed, in contrast, with a wider contemplation of deeper indigenous knowing and spiritual interconnectivity, set against the vast expanse of the infinite universe. The film is a palimpsest of deep concern layered with hope and potential." Joseph Clarke, Anima Mundi Gallery

“I had the pleasure to watch Roger Thorp’s latest video piece at “Protected by Alarms” and I was really moved by it. The video brought a voice to the naked emotions that modern media tends to disguise or hide from us in a engaging, yet subtle way. It is beautifully made and sincere. A breathing poem about us, life and the planet earth. Thank you.” Alban Roinard

This is an abridged version of The Spirit’s Ride that screened at COP26 in Glasgow at the exhibition - For Cop’s Sake - on behalf of the Environmental Justice Foundation

The Spirit’s Ride

in the dead of night, wrapped in pure white fire

touch the spirits ride, touch the total feeling

total energy, hear the ancients speak,

i must be dreaming

as the forest falls do i hear the call,

as the forest falls, i wake up screaming

can i hear disorder

can i see the law there

can i touch the spirit’s ride

in the dead of night, wrapped in pure white fire

touch the spirits ride, touch the total feeling

but it’s all cut up and it’s all torn down

and it’s gone, way back screaming

it’s oil and gold and it’s bought and sold,

some dreamstone stealing

it’s all cut up and it’s all torn down

and it’s gone, gone way back screaming

can i hear disorder

can i see the law there

can i touch the spirit’s ride

in the desert night, wrapped in pure white fire

flash the firefly, touch the total feeling

total energy, hear the ancients speak,

total energy, i wake up burning

as in moments rare thought i saw you there,

in moments rare, i wake up dreaming

oh now i feel total energy

touch the total feeling

can i hear clear water

can i see the traveller

can I touch the spirit’s ride