Bruce Munro’s Field of Light at the Holburne

Field of Light at the Holburne consists of over 5,000 bulbs of light planted in the grounds of the Museum and flowing into the Garden Cafe. Acrylic stems are topped by frosted spheres which are threaded with fibre optic cables and lit by a color projector. The result is quite magical, as both color and light flow through the bulbs to create a uniquely captivating experience.

The seed for Bruce Munro’s inspiration to create this artwork was planted nearly twenty years ago while travelling in Australia. He became transfixed by the way in which the barren dessert would burst into bloom after rainfall. Field of Light too lies dormant during the hours of day light, but when darkness falls the bulbs flower with gentle rhythms of light and patterns of color.

The Holburne Museum will offer visitors a new, and free, winter experience when Field of Light, the artwork of acclaimed lighting artist Bruce Munro, is switched on in the grounds of the Museum at 4pm on Saturday 26 November. Field of Light is open from 4 to 7pm daily.