One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into an animated love story
The Queens Hotel is set to be transformed to showcase a love-at-first-sight animated graphic novel.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Light Night Leeds is returning this month and one of our city’s most iconic buildings will be hosting one of the biggest attractions.
‘One Second Lovestory’ will be projected onto The Queens Hotel as one of the key displays on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October.
The artwork tells the story of two people whose daily routine is interrupted as their eyes meet at a train station in the form of a graphic novel on an impressive scale.
Set in a busy station in the morning with people rushing past with their eyes glued to the floor, the beautiful piece by German artist Dirk Rauscher highlights what can happen when you look up.
Just next door to Leeds train station and projected onto The Queens Hotel, the animation celebrates 200 years of the modern passenger railway and is sponsored by Markel.
This year’s theme of Landmarks will celebrate some of the city’s historic buildings, modern architecture and iconic public spaces whilst asking visitors to contemplate their own personal landmarks and the places that are important to them.
Dirk Rauscher said: “This is a visual poem about the perceptions of time, offering a lyrical reflection on how fleeting moments shape our reality.
“Dressed as a graphic novel, it’s telling the story of how the blink of an eye can make all the difference.”
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “As always, we are very excited to be hosting Light Night Leeds again this year, an event that brings thousands of people together to experience and celebrate artistic ingenuity and our city.
“Dirk Rauscher’s artwork promises to be one of the key installations this year and I look forward to seeing it transform The Queens Hotel.”
One Second Lovestory will be shown between 6.45pm and 10pm on both evenings of Light Night.
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