On 21 December 2020, the shortest day of the year, these new films were shared alongside a further 200 pieces of 60-second digital content, created by artists and organisations from across the West Midlands. A mix of film, audio and digital artworks were released throughout the day to transform the shortest day into a region-wide celebration of optimism, happiness, creativity and hope.
These micro-commissions were all created in response to the provocation, it get's lighter from here.
Our It Gets Lighter From Here commissions are:
The Map is Alive by Andy Garbi
Ripples of Change by Sioda Adams
Wheel Walks: Moments ReFramed by Tanya Raabe Webber
Misrule Our Season by Jack Bigglestone
Open Skies by Sam Holley-Horseman
gāst by Tom Powell
Freedom to Begin by Jane Bracey and Jill Davis
Threshold by Ollie Lansdell
Ignition by Kate Pothecary, Abbie Lathe & Faith Brackenbury
Presented by Pentabus and Heritage & Culture Warwickshire
It Gets Lighter From Here was an initiative co-ordinated by Culture Central.
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