Festival of Lights

The City of Worcester Cultural Development Division was one of 10 municipalities selected statewide to participate in a public art training and grant initiative by NEFA in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Arts & Culture Department. After months of training and a dynamic public art call, talented national and international artists were selected to display temporary event and seasonal lighting activations which include: “Kinetic Perspective” — Inspired by the Optical Art illusions of the 1960s and designed by Studio JF Creative, this activation features a row of sixteen abstract, immersive geometric shapes, playing with the perspective of visitors by giving the impression of movement. “Waves” — An immersive light art installation inspired by the energetic beauty and geometry of the sea. Innovative movement and light produced by designer Studio JF Creative generates new shapes and perspectives for viewers. “Allium” — A light-art sculpture, designed by Everything Good Studio, made of recycled bottles inspired by allium flowers, produces a larger than life, 10-foot-tall glowing cluster. Two interaction points allow participants to activate a unique light show by interacting with the artwork.