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The world’s leading rock ‘n’ roll lightshow specialist debuts his
illuminating talents at the Turnpike Gallery this summer.
Internationally renowned Willie Williams, who has designed stage light
shows for the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones and R.E.M., opens his
first ever art project in a public gallery on Saturday 7th July. The
exhibition, entitled Lumia Domestica, runs through to Saturday 1st
September and is free to view.
For the past 25 years, Willie has been the vision behind dozens of live
rock music shows. He is a leading figure within stage show and lighting
design and has worked on installations as diverse as the Rock ‘n’ Roll
Hall of Fame and Canterbury Cathedral.
Willie’s combination of hi-tech media and lo-tech eccentricity first
received acclaim through his work with U2, particularly their ‘Zoo TV’
and ‘PopMart’ tours. His work with R.E.M., David Bowie and George
Michael is also highly regarded as being both conceptually and
technologically groundbreaking.
Willie said, “I am very excited to have the opportunity to create a
lighting installation for the Turnpike Gallery. In a new way, it will
encompass many of the themes incorporated in my performance work; the
goal of making a beautiful environment through a combination of
technology and engineering. Most crucially the heart of the creation
depends on something lo-fi, humble and human.”
Martyn Lucas, Visual Arts Officer for Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust,
said, “We are delighted that Willie will be showcasing his talent at the
Turnpike Gallery. This is the first time he has accepted an invitation
to create an installation for an art gallery, so this is a UK first for
us.
“Willie’s light themed installation playfully incorporates a range of
household objects and is a really unique and exciting event for all
visitors to the gallery. Cake stands will never appear the same again!”
An opening event for ‘Lumia Domestica’ takes place from 12.30pm to 3pm
on Saturday 7th July at the Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. Attendees will have
the chance to view the exhibition and speak to Willie in person.
For further information about ‘Lumia Domestica’, and the light-related
activities that will accompany the exhibition throughout the summer,
contact the gallery on 01942 404469 or via
turnpike@wlct.org
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Photograph: Example of Willie William’s Lumia
Domestica.
The Turnpike Gallery: The Turnpike Gallery is the only purpose built art
gallery in Wigan Borough and is situated within the Turnpike Centre, at
the Civic Square in Leigh, the town’s focal point for a variety of
cultural activities. The Turnpike’s programme of exhibitions and
activities gives visitors the chance to engage with a range of visual
arts and engage in hands-on activities. Please call 01942 404469 or
visit
www.wlct.org/turnpike
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship
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