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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