Crown of Light ( Ross Ashton, Robert Zeigler, John del’ Nero, UK)This centrepiece is definitely Son et Lumiere, the organ music an essential element of the work. The visuals are a stunning projection of images from the Lindisfarne Gospels onto the backdrop of the Cathedral. The scale and power of the images is quite something and it seems to be a true celebration of a strong strand of northeast heritage. I saw this two years ago and it has lost none of its punch.
Inside the cathedral a series of illuminated, vest like objects are arranged way up into the
nave and chancel – spirits from another age?
A wide range of additional works from an international cast of artists are ranged around the river banks and adjacent streets. Many allow a much more inmtimate and reflective experience
Les Voyageurs (Cedric le Borne, F)
Chicken wire figures suspended over the South Bailey. Wire presumably dipped in light reflective paint. Elegant figures floating in space.
Inspired by his fascination with complementary and conflicting accounts of creation found in religion and science. Intriguing projection onto the face of St Oswald’s church – starts as a perfect grid of dots which slowly deteriorate into random patterns. V. Powerful nad simple ( in the best sense) work.
I Love Durham (Jacques Rival F)
Great. Essentially playful piece. The statue of the Marquess of Londonderry has been covered in a plastic sphere with artificial snow being blown around inside. Takes me straight back to the childhood toy spheres which you shook and turned over before setting them down to provide their snowstorm.
Splash ( Peter Lewis, Canada)
Transformation of Ove Arup’s Kingsgate bridge into giant waterfall, beautifully lit with clear white light and best approached by walking along the riverbank from Prebend’s bridge. Quite magical viewed through the tracery of trees- movement, transience, light.
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