Queens Hotel will host a spectacular projection as part of 2021’s Night Light Leeds when the event returns to the city this October.
In a tribute to the power of nature and technology, exhibit ‘Arc’ will be hosted at the iconic city centre location throughout the duration of the Night Light festival.
The installation will showcase some of the natural world’s elemental forces, as well as digitising the historic building.
Bringing the building’s facade to life with waves of colour, sound and light, the high tech digital projection has been created using a mixture of sonic composition, digital mapping, animation and film.
It has been put together by brother Jude and Jolyon Greenaway, of Greenaway and Greenaway – who has previously worked on installations for the V&A and Roundhouse.
The pair also worked on music videos for The Pet Shop Boys and helped with The Who’s performance during the London 2012 Olympics.
“We wanted to create something that could be both entertaining and thought-provoking, and so, in an abstract and dynamic way, we centre on a couple of motifs that we feel are fundamental to everyone in the modern world,” said Jude, speaking on the new exhibit.
“We have two opposing themes that form the arc of our narrative, from the acceleration of technology that is ever present in our lives, driving our future development, to an observant homage to the power and forces of nature.
“This is a nod towards the current global environmental situation and predominately a celebration of our home, planet Earth.”
“We are really excited about being part of Light Night Leeds and anything that is made for public display is a really humbling experience. We pour energy and passion into our work and always hope that we manage to create connections with the audience,” he added.
This year’s theme for Night Life Leeds is Back to Nature and hopes to encourage visitors to think about climate change and new ways to support the planet’s fragile ecosystems.
The 2021 programme will feature more than 40 installations across Leeds.
Light Night Leeds takes place from 14 – 15 October, running from 6.30 pm until 10.30 pm.
Feature image- Night Life Leeds
