
Angels and Demons
By Illuminos
Location: Exchequer Gate
What3words: ///fits.tuck.cycle
Postcode: LN2 1PZ
Illuminos present a brand-new projection artwork for Lincoln - Angels and Demons, which playfully transforms the Exchequer Gate in a battle of mischief and miracles. Playing with the legend of the Lincoln Imp (hiding in the Cathedral), beauty and beastly battle for control of the gate, each foiling the other’s creations.
In this retelling of the tale, things of beauty are made by angels - flowers, trees, birds, gold, patterns that grow and transform across the gate. Mischievous devilish versions however are created by Imps - poison ivy, toadstools, bats and shadows. On the chime of bells, the warring pairs swap sides, where the Imps set about destroying the Angel’s creations, and the Angels set about fixing the demons, in a perpetual struggle. Will the angels despair of this and turn the imps to stone? Join us at the gate to find out.
About the Artist
Illuminos, led by brothers Matt and Rob Vale, has been creating visually inventive and memorable projection artworks and experiences for over 15 years. Their work spans large-scale illuminations to intimate imagery, always crafted to reflect the unique essence of a location and its audience. By blending digital technology with elements like dance, theatre, music, and even Victorian-inspired curiosities, Illuminos transforms spaces into extraordinary shared experiences.
From international high-profile events like Japan’s Korenkai Festival, Chicago’s Lyric Opera and Cyprus’s 2017 Capital of Culture in Paphos, to iconic UK projects like the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations in Cardiff and 50 year anniversary of the Apollo moon landings at Bluedot Festival, Illuminos captivates audiences with dynamic, site-specific creations. Their innovative approach turns spaces into visual poems that surprise and delight.
Image courtesy of the artist.
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