A programme of lectures, workshops and after-dark displays will showcase some of the most innovative new technologies to emerge from Cambridge’s vibrant CleanTech sector, presenting a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to explore these in a fun and informative way. While the organisers will not divulge all details of what each installation will look like, they assure that members of the public should be prepared for something quite surprising.
In an exciting new development, the award-winning projection artist, Ross Ashton has been appointed Artistic Director for the festival. "I am delighted to be involved with the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival. I am sure that its focus on cutting edge art and technology will be a source of inspiration to all who see it." Many will recall having seen Ashton’s work lighting up the façade of the Senate House to mark Cambridge University's 800th anniversary. His unique perspective brings a great deal of visual excitement to the e-Luminate Festival.
This unique exhibition will centre on some of Cambridge’s landmark buildings and include illuminations at Senate House, Great St Mary’s Church and The Grand Arcade among others.
Paul Hammans, the Operations Manager of Great St Mary’s Church, says: “We are so pleased to be involved in this project. Not only does it capture our interest in sustainability but to allow the Church to be shown in a unique way is very fitting, especially coming just days before it is shut for major renovation work to make the Church more energy-efficient and accessible.”
Great St Mary’s is working in collaboration with lighting designer David Mack and specialist lighting control company amBX. Transforming large-scale architecture with light is their speciality and the church is an exceptional showpiece for this type of creativity.
Clean Technology and award-winning artists make for an interesting marriage of skills and ideas and the festival brings an educational element with collaborations with the new Cambridge Science Centre and Changing Spaces.
Festival Director, Alessandra Caggiano says, “While we are starting in a small way, we aspire to growing the festival year on year to rival other well established light festivals thanks to our innovative idea to use the latest products in clean technology lighting.” The organisers say that this first edition of the festival has generated a great deal of interest, not just from sustainability innovators but artists, volunteers and the community at large.
To find out more on the role that CleanTech and Art can play in inspiring future generations please visit the website at www.e-luminatefestivals.co.uk
Image: 'Binary' lights up the Senate House - Ross Ashton's work for Cambridge University's 800th anniversary celebrations
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME SUMMARY
Installations and event list:
• Opening Ceremony
to be held at the Combination Room in the Old Schools Building, Wednesday 20th February from 18.00 to 19.00 speech of the Mayor of Cambridge
Venue: Combination Room
Invitation only event– Local authorities, Mayor, Sponsors, Artists, Partners and Press.
• Greenhouse on Senate House lawn
Installation: Eco Greenhouse
Artist: Susie Olczak
Location: Senate House Lawn
CleanTech partner: PolySolar
• Great Saint Mary’s light show
Location: Great Saint Mary’s Church
Artist: David Mack
CleanTech Provider: AmBX
• Grand Arcade CUER Exhibition
Artists: Cambridge University Engineering students
CleanTech Provider: Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER)
• Sussex Street shop
Location: Sussex Street
Artist: Joanna Autumn Walker
Contractor: Cambridge Film Trust
• John Lewis window show
Details being confirmed and finalised
• Cambridge Science Centre
“Lighting up Inspiration” Workshops
Science Art & Writing stand at the Cambridge Science Centre - Saturday 23rd February
Aimed at children of all ages, these activities are great to get people thinking about light and the interactive demos make it easier for basic concepts to be understood.
Workshop at the Cambridge Science Centre - Sunday 24th February
A workshop with practical demonstration and a fun activity with an illustrator.
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For all media enquiries please contact:-
Jules Abensour – Marketing Director
marketing@e-luminatefestivals.co.uk
m: 07854315474
Alessandra Caggiano – Director
director@e-luminatefestivals.co.uk
m: 07500666832
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