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Midlight

Midlight is a stunning field of fibre optic lights that was shown across Birmingham throughout Winter 2015-2016. Viewers participate in this constantly changing public artwork, which they can alter just by making sounds. The fibre optics react differently to each spectator, and viewers can take control of the entire field by interacting with it on Twitter.

2016 Shows

Birmingham Cathedral Chinese New Year Celebration

2015 Shows

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Leading Ladies Event

Birmingham Cathedral Green

Birmingham Science Museum

See The Magical Artwork In Action

Why Birmingham? Why Midlight?

After a year of research in the city, the artist has been inspired by:

Free and easily accessible to all, Midlight is an interactive stage that welcomes everyone to create their own light displays with sound, empowering everyone's individuality and creativity, regardless of their background.

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Chinese volunteers in Midlight
Chinese volunteers in Midlight
Chinese volunteers in Midlight

Volunteers from the Chinese community who worked alongside the artist to make the show happen

Technology Innovation

Specially designed modules containing Raspberry Pis control thousands of LEDS, each featuring 9,000 colour variations. The lights constantly learn from their surroundings, adjusting intelligently to make sure that no two experiences with the artwork are ever the same.

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Midlight module prototype
Midlight module prototype
Midlight module prototype
Midlight module prototype

About

Midlight is a spectacular light installation in Birmingham by British-Chinese artist Aowen Jin, commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome CREATIVE, and is the result of months of research into Chinese community around the theatre sponsored by Without Walls and Arts Council England.

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