Illumina Is Back

3 months ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

**ILLUMINA - MAGICAL NIGHT TIME LIGHT SENSATION**

As dusk falls, visitors to the gardens will be immersed in a sensory spectacle as the natural beauty and impressive features of Hestercombe are transformed into a visual masterpiece by special light installations.

After the extraordinary success of last years’ event, light installation artist Ulf Pedersen is returning to Somerset to once again create his magical illusions at the famous Hestercombe gardens. Bristol based Pedersen, is famed for his work with Power Plant, a ground breaking event involving 5 artists who have set up light and sound based interventions in various botanical gardens around the world, including Durham and Edinburgh as well as staging sell out exhibitions at Arts festivals in Sydney, Hong Kong and Hobart.

Hestercombe provides the perfect back drop for the ethereal genius of Pedersen’s creations, which last year included the hugely popular projection of a giant, goldfish appearing to ‘float’ mysteriously over the lake. Pedersen promises to build on last years’ event and through his unique combination of light and sound will be again transforming the historic landscape of Hestercombe into a magical world where all is not what it seems

  • The Magic of Illumina

    3 months ago

    Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

    Ben at Illumina_ Illumina is AMAZING!!!!!!! What a marvellous way to view a garden. It is completely entrancing and magical. The pathway takes you through the shrubbery to the cascade and back round and through the formal gardens. The change in perspective in the dark is phenomenal and having worked in the gardens for 6 years it is really...

  • Bright Lights After Illumina

    5 months ago

    Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

    How amazing was Illumina! So great to see the garden in such a different perspective and notice things that had previously been hidden. For example who knew that Erigeron had eyes!!! The whole plant looks really alive in this picture - truly the jewel of Hestercombe. I was amazed at how many people who came to Illumina had never visited the gardens in...

  • Illumina Tickets Early-bird Discount

    3 months ago

    Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

    Illumina tickets are now on sale! We are excited to welcome back renowned artist Ulf Pedersen for this year's iconic night-time artistic event in the gardens. There is an amazing 10% off early-bird tickets, only a limited number available so **BOOK NOW**!