Southwater to welcome futuristic walk-in sculpture
Telford’s £250m Southwater development will welcome the futuristic and interactive walk-in sculptures of Architects of Air, designed by Alan Parkinson for the Bank holiday weekend at the end of the month.
The Mirazozo luminarium offers a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes where Islamic architecture, Archimedean solids and Gothic cathedrals meld into an inspiring monument to the beauty of light and colour.
Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend (27–31 August) visitors to Southwater will be greeted by the spaceship-like installation which will “land” on the grassy area outside Wildwood and Mimosa.
Music accompanies the journey through the luminarium and the musician behind it, Peter Challoner, will perform it live on the Saturday (29 AUG).
Architects of Air sculptures have been wowing audiences for 23 years, in 41 countries across the globe, including visiting Telford Town Park 10 years ago.
Councillor Liz Clare, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “We’re really excited to be hosting the luminarium in Southwater this summer.
“The installation offers a unique experience for visitors. The luminarium creates an amazing world of light and subtle and saturated hues.
“I would encourage everyone with a Telford Loyalty Card to get booking as soon as possible.”
The Mirazozo luminarium is open to visitors on:
· Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August between 12pm and 6pm, last admission is 6pm.
· Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August between 11am and 7pm, last admission is 7pm.
· Monday 31 August between 12pm and 6pm, last admission is 6pm.
Half of the tickets for admission over the Bank Holiday weekend have already been released for advance purchase. They can be purchased from http://www.theplacetelford.com/. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £3.00 for children over the age of two. Children under the age two go free. (Subject to a £2 booking fee per booking).
Tickets bought on the day will cost £4.00 for adults and £3.50 for children.
The luminarium is accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 4 children per adult).
