Bristol Light Festival 2024
2nd - 11th February 2024
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Glow Crazy in Bristol: Unveiling Bristol’s Light Fest Artists’ Secrets!
2nd – 11th February 2024
Step into a world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, where the cityscape becomes a canvas and light becomes the brushstroke of magic. Welcome to the Bristol Light Festival 2024, where the streets are alive with a symphony of colours, patterns, and illuminations that will make your Instagram game reach new heights!
Hold on to your glowsticks and prepare to be dazzled as Bristol dons its most vibrant outfit for this year’s light extravaganza. It’s not just a festival; it’s a luminous adventure that will leave you wide-eyed, starry-eyed, and probably just a little bit neon-eyed. From the iconic landmarks to hidden nooks, every corner of Bristol is set to burst into a kaleidoscope of brilliance, all taking place just a hop and skip from our Bristol Serviced Apartments!
Discover the amazing artists who are featured at this years event below…
Studio McGuire
Ascendance
Prepare for an intergalactic spectacle as Davy and Kristin McGuire, the visionary duo behind Studio McGuire, unveil their latest creation, Ascendance, at the Bristol Light Festival 2024.
This cosmic masterpiece, inspired by the theme of loneliness, features an isolated astronaut drifting through space, creating an angelic figure against the cosmic canvas. Following their mesmerising works at the Bristol Light Festival 2023 and collaborations with luxury brands, Ascendance promises to be their most emotive display yet.
Stay tuned as this luminous artwork transforms an iconic Bristol location, adding a touch of celestial magic to the city’s night sky.
Atelier Sisu
Evanescent
Dive into the ephemeral beauty of “Evanescent”, a spellbinding creation by the award-winning Sydney-based art practice Atelier Sisu.
Lead by sculptor Renzo B Larriviere and architect Zara Pasfield, Atelier Sisu’s art-chitecture blurs the lines between art and architecture, focusing particularly on public art.
This immersive experience explores the concept of transience through the enchanting visualization of bubbles, offering a brief yet captivating escape into the beauty of impermanence.
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Swing Song
Get ready to swing to the rhythm at Bristol Light Festival 2024 with the return of Swing Song!
This childhood-favourite installation features six swings, each orchestrating a different part of specially produced festival music. As you swing, you control the bassline, melody, and percussion, with higher swings unlocking more complex tunes.
Plus, this year’s edition brings added fun with interactive games, creating a playful atmosphere for all ages to enjoy.
This is Loop
PULSE
Step into the vibrant embrace of PULSE at Bristol Light Festival 2024!
This immersive installation features enormous rings of light, housing over 14,000 LEDs, guiding you through captivating sequences. Collaborating with audio artist Dan Bibby, aka ‘Weatherbrow,’ PULSE offers a five-minute, high-intensity audio-visual journey best enjoyed from start to finish.
Additionally, a 20-minute ambient companion piece provides a more leisurely experience, allowing you to join in at any point. Immerse yourself in the magic of perception at Bristol Light Festival 2024!
Alison Smith & Dr Chris Hassall
The Nectary
Step into nature’s embrace with The Nectary!
This immersive artwork, a collaboration between artist Alison Smith and Dr.Chris Hassall from the University of Leeds, invites you to step inside a giant flower for a unique sensory experience.
More than just a visual delight, The Nectary highlights the importance of pollinating insects, drawing inspiration from innovative bio-acoustics research at the University of Leeds
Want to see the lights for yourself? Why not visit Britsol and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing ambiance of the Bristol Lights Festival. Looking for a place to stay while you visit? Many of our Bristol Serviced Apartments are just a stones throw away from the festivities!
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