Bristol is bracing for the start of Bristol Light Festival 2023 which is set to take over the city from this Friday (February 3). The ten-day event is the festival's longest edition yet and will see eleven installations located in different corners of the city centre produced by acclaimed artists from Bristol, the South West and across the world.
Local artists Davy and Kristin McGuire will be bringing an incredible mermaid installation to Bristol Harbourside as well as a piece entitled 'Orphelia' at St Mary Redcliffe Church. Marcus Lyall, known for his work with The Chemical Brothers and Metallica, has also created a new installation for this year.
Katherine Jewkes, Creative Director said: “This year we are bringing some exciting artworks to the festival, all designed to surprise and delight people. There’s something for everyone in this year’s programme - many of the artworks this year are interactive, pieces like ‘Scream the House Down’, ‘Halo’, ‘Trumpet Flowers’ and returning favourite ‘Swing Song’ all encourage audiences to play – whether that is by screaming, tapping, dancing or swinging.
