A series of shining light installations will adorn Battersea’s Grade II-listed power station at the end of the month.
The Art Deco masterpiece will play backdrop to Battersea’s annual Light Festival, from January 23, until February 23, marking its fifth year.
The free-to-attend festival will showcase eight installations created by British and international artists, inside and outside the building.
Working with Light Art Collection, James Glancy Design and Kumquat Lab, four of the artworks on display at this year’s event will be making their UK or London debut.
Look out for an interactive musical light sculpture inspired by the pollination process in plants, an ‘Aurora’ designed exclusively for the station’s Art Deco Turbine Hall, and another interactive installation in the shape of a horse on a spring which lights up when ridden.
To celebrate the launch of this year’s festival, special performances will take place in Power Station Park and on Electric Boulevard, the riverside neighbourhood’s pedestrianised high street, on January 23, 25 and 26.
Alongside the installations, visitors can enjoy a variety of restaurants and bars open across the riverside neighbourhood.
Diners looking for somewhere to warm-up can head to the likes of Dishoom, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi, Arcade Foodhall, El Pastor, Where the Pancakes Are, Wright Brothers, Brindisa Tapas, Roti King and tashas.
Kate Boothman-Meier, head of communications and marketing at Battersea Power Station Development Company said: “The Light Festival is one of our most popular and highly anticipated events, and we’re delighted to be bringing it back to Battersea Power Station for a fifth year, bigger and brighter than ever before.
“We take pride in supporting some of the world’s leading light artists and are thrilled this year to feature four UK debut installations, plus an exclusive, brand-new piece of light art which has been commissioned for Battersea Power Station.
“The Light Festival is also a great way to kick start a very exciting year for Wandsworth, which has been named the London Borough of Culture for 2025.”
Pictured top: Spin Me A Yarn at Battersea Power Station (Picture: Battersea Power Station)