Bristol Light Festival: Bright artworks lighting up winter nights
2025-02-03
Category: entertainment

The fifth annual Bristol Light Festival has been bringing large crowds ino the city centre, with 10 different installations in a variety of locations.The event started on 31 January and will run until 9 February.It covers much of the city centre, with artworks located in the Harbourside, Broadmead, College Green, Queen Square and St Mary Redcliffe.Katherine Jewkes, creative director of Bristol Light Festival, said: "This year brings such a variety of artworks, but at their core is a real sense of togetherness and connection with audiences."
College Green has become home to a flock of bright flamingos.
Those crossing Castle Bridge can enjoy a piece made of more than 1,800 recycled CDs and DVDs, the artwork inspired by the waters of Sydney Harbour.
The world premiere of The Whilers by Air Giants can be found in St Mary Redcliffe Gardens, where "otherworldly creatures" greet visitors.
The Swing Song installation on Queen Square invites people to sit on illuminated swings.
Somnius by Illumaphoniumresponds reacts to people's movements, making it an interactive experience.
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