River of Light artworks announced
Twelve large scale light artworks will create a 2km trail in the fourth edition of River of Light.
The 12 artworks which will transform Liverpool’s waterfront this month as part of River of Light have been revealed.
For 17 nights, from Friday 22 October until Sunday 7 November, the waterfront will be transformed into a FREE illuminated outdoor art gallery.
Twelve large scale light artworks will create a 2km trail in the fourth edition of River of Light.
The theme this year is ‘Rhythm of the Light’ with each of the artworks being inspired by the relationship between the city, music and light.
Some of the highlights include:
Dance Together – Canning Dock Quayside, Museum of Liverpool
A brand new commission bringing together artistic studio Lucid Creates and Suzannah Pettigrew with Chibuku to celebrate recently passing the milestone of 20 years of events in the city.
This sound and light experience will bring together archive music from some of the most celebrated nights in the club’s history alongside site specific poetry created by multidisciplinary artist Suzannah Pettigrew.
This celebration of club culture will be accompanied by a collection of digital images from across the 20+ years of Chibuku in the atrium of the Museum of Liverpool.
Liverpool, Love of my life – Liverpool, Town Hall
Chila Kumari Burman is one of the UK’s most celebrated artists and she returns to her hometown for this unique new commission.
Inspired by Diwali – which is on the 4 November - and her love of Liverpool, this collection of neon artworks will take over the front of Liverpool Town Hall and be accompanied by an Indian and Bollywood inspired soundtrack.
Spriteworks – Canal Basin, Pier Head
The first outdoor commission from Warrington-based artist Pastel Castles, this artwork is inspired by classic 90s computer games. Working in partnership with local collective The Kazimier, Spriteworks brings together a 3D visualisation of classic 2D gaming with a bespoke soundtrack created by the artist on her original Gameboy.
The Pool – Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE
Jen Lewin has shown her interactive light sculpture around the world and is bringing one of her most celebrated works The Pool to Liverpool.
The Pool is a giant field of light comprised of over 100 interactive LED platforms that respond to touch, creating incredible colourful light effects when walked on. The piece will be accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack curated by the artist.