Winter Lights: Liverpool Jackpot by Franck Scurti
Posted by: Simone Peter | 09 November 2007
An eager crowd of people turned up at Metal, Liverpool and despite the the cold, gusting winds, waited on the side of a busy road to see a giant flashing jackpot turned on, illuminating nearly houses and passing cars with it's 'Power to the People' message, interspersed with giant noses and bright red apples. The lights are each a unique jackpot to be seen in each neighbourhood and each sequence contains an image of food, a body part and a phrase, taken from British press in consultation with local residents. The effect of them was quite electrifying, and seemed to imbue the cold windy evening with the feeling of a sense of achievement and possibility of art really reaching out to people. It's fabulous to see such a dynamic and visible arts project in these inner city areas. It certainly demonstrates that Liverpool Biennial strive to provide art that is inclusive and accessible to people throughout
You can see a simulation of all three Liverpool Jackpots for yourself here
Mando Group is the web development partner of Liverpool Biennial.
Following the success of Animal, a previous Winter Lights project in 2006, internationally renowned French artist Franck Scurti was commissioned again by Liverpool Biennial to propose a second series of amazing new Winter Lights and has created a 'Liverpool Jackpot' working with local communities in Kirkdale, Kensington and Garston.
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