Come and meet this mystical tribe of otherworldly characters beamed from the night stars, hear their voices like stardust and bathe in their sound and rhythmic light.
The Airship Orchestra is an ambitious, joyous intervention that will see several large-scale inflatable, interactive sculptures installed in the town centre.
Epitomising the overarching theme for Art Month – ‘PLAY’ – the sculptural environment of Airship Orchestra is one for all to engage with throughout its run. Created by ENESS, a multi-award winning art and technology studio led by Nimrod Weis, the custom light installation comprises 16 inflatables – some up to six metres – extending over a 500 square metre area.
It is manifest as a mystical tribe of otherworldly characters beamed from the night stars, with glowing skin and voices like stardust. Visitors are beckoned inside the formation to bathe in volumetric sound and rhythmic light pulsation.
FREE to experience any time of day and no booking required.
Suitable for all ages.
‘Airship Orchestra’ is supported by BCP Council and Bournemouth Town Centre BID and will be in situ 8 September – 9 October 2022.
Cllr Beverley Dunlop, Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Culture and Vibrant Places at BCP Council said,
“Giant Gallery has put contemporary art right on our doorstep, showing international art works that most of us would never have the opportunity to see. We should not underestimate the impact of having a major artist like Stuart and his brilliant team, in town.
“Art has the power to change lives and I can truly say that this has happened to me since meeting Stuart and it is our ambition to extend the joy of art to wider audiences creating new experiences and memories.
“Airship Orchestra will be the centrepiece of Art Month, being developed across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the wonderful Arts by the Sea as the finale.”
