Secret UK Landscapes to Glow in Spectacular Outdoor Art Event!
Get ready for Green Space Dark Skies – a jaw-dropping series of 20 massive outdoor artworks hidden in the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes. Running from April to September 2022, these secret shows are organised by outdoor arts group Walk the Plank. It’s all part of the UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK festival, backed by the UK’s four governments.
20,000 Volunteers to Light Up the Night
Twenty thousand “Lumenators” across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have been drafted in to bring these masterpieces to life. Armed with smart lights, they’ll help create dazzling digital choreography, turning the countryside into a magical canvas.
Countryfile to Capture the Magic
After the project wraps, BBC’s Countryfile will air an hour-long special on BBC One and iPlayer later this year. The show will shine a spotlight on the local volunteers, artists, and communities behind the scenes. It’s a celebration of nature, art, and people coming together.
“With Countryfile viewers united in their passion for the outdoors and nature, we’re thrilled to be filming this special programme showcasing the stunning rural landscapes across the UK,” says Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC Director of Nations. “Green Space Dark Skies is the BBC Nations and Countryfile’s first major collaboration, and it promises to be a one-of-a-kind celebration for everyone.”
“Countryfile is delighted to be partnering with BBC Nations for this special UK-wide project,” adds Clare Mottershead, Commissioning Editor for Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment. “We’re excited to show all of the behind-the-scenes action with a grand finale episode to wrap up the project – we think audiences will enjoy what we’ve got in store.”
This is one outdoor art event you won’t want to miss. Keep your eyes peeled – the UK’s countryside is about to sparkle like never before!
