A light installation of glowing handwritten text

The Bright Side

By Stellar Creates

Location: Steep Hill to Cornhill

What3words: ///desks.stud.cake to ///shower.await.sends

Postcode: LN2 1LU

See hidden corners of Lincoln city centre shining bright with messages of joy and hope. The Bright Side will illuminate secret spaces from Cornhill to Steep Hill with messages of positivity from the local community as we inspire each other to shake off the darkness of winter and celebrate together. 

In advance of Lincoln Lights, residents of Lincoln are invited to share their thoughts on what brings them joy and what gives them hope.

Spread your positive messages and uplifting phrases here and you may find them featured in the trail at Lincoln Lights.                             

During the festival, visitors will be able to download a guide to help them explore the trail and uncover these hidden gems. Start and end points for the trail are Cornhill and Steep Hill.

About the Artist

Stellar Creates are based in Teesside in the North East and their passion for outdoor arts fuels their mission to craft unforgettable experiences that ignite the imagination and celebrate community. 

From their enchanting Nightfall Light Festival to the nurturing embrace of Make & Mend Festival, their vision shines through in every meticulously crafted moment.

With years of experience and boundless creativity, their work breathes life into spaces both familiar and unexplored, inviting audiences to rediscover the joy of connection and the beauty of shared experiences. 

Through partnerships with cultural organisations, festivals, and local authorities, they champion the power of creativity to instill pride and belonging, enriching the fabric of a place with each project they undertake.

This commission has been made possible thanks to government funding from Be Lincoln Town Deal Fund under the Lincoln Connected project. In partnership with Threshold Studios, City of Lincoln Council and Visit Lincoln.

Photography by Kev Howard

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