The streets of Bath are taking on a fresh look after dark for anew festival of light.
The Illuminate Bath project was launched this week at Green ParkBrasserie.
People were entertained by outdoor projections that used light totransform everyday objects in Green Park Station.
A separate event saw 15 cyclists taking to the streets and usingtheir bikes to create a light show.
Illuminate Bath will be transforming the city's streets for twoweeks, and will see more than 50 artists and performers showcasingtheir work.
The festival has been organised by students, graduates and stafffrom Bath Spa University and Regional Education Legacy in Arts andYouth Sports (Relays), a London 2012 Olympic charity project workingacross the South West.
It includes projections, dance, animation, theatre, and poetryinspired by the theme of kinetic energy and light.
Festival coordinator Arilda Tymko said of the ride: "It was areally great event, and a brilliant way to kick off the festival.
"We had about 15 people taking part in the cycle ride, which wasgood as we didn't want a large number.
"The bikes looked good all lit up, and people stopped to watch asthey went by."
Until Saturday, November 13, people will be able to see art inunexpected places around the city centre, such as outdoorprojections at the Pump Room and illuminated trees at the Circus.Designer Dan Maier will be holding lantern-making workshops thisSaturday and Sunday, where participants can decorate their own lightshades. The finished designs will then be displayed from the ceilingof Green Park Station.
For more information, visit www.illuminatebath.org.
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