A group of gigantic, luminous humanoids will land in the city centre for a captivating interplanetary installation at this year’s Light Night Leeds.
The mesmerising piece, entitled Fantastic Planet, is set to be one of the highlights of the annual cultural spectacular and will be found in the event’s new Victoria Zone, occupying sites in Sidney Street, Victoria Gate, and the top end of Briggate.
Inspired by a vision of a far flung future, the piece has been created by Australian artist Amanda Parer, with the creatures designed to look like travellers from an alien world exploring the city of Leeds for the first time.
Amanda, who is now based in Tasmania, said: “These forms aim to give audiences the impression that they have just landed and are quietly and gently exploring our ‘fantastic planet’.
“The inflated sculptures will be strategically placed to give the sense that they have taken over the event site and the artwork aims to instil a sense of fantasy and give an opportunity for self-reflection for those visiting Light Night.”
The figures draw on the plot of Fantastic Planet, a 1973 Czech/ French science fiction film set in a distant future. The film features a world of gargantuan humanoids, where human beings have become a feral race.
The installation will be one of more than 60 incredible light and sound pieces which will transform city centre landmarks around Leeds including The Queens Hotel, Kirkgate Market, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds Civic Hall.
This year’s event has the theme of progress and innovation, with a programme of pieces by international artists celebrating history, technology and social change.
Light Night Leeds takes place on October 4 and 5 from 6pm until 11pm. The event’s headline partner is Leeds 2023.
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