Blinded by the Light: Chorlton Craftivists light pollution awareness art trail
Gallery of exhibits from Chorlton Arts Festival 2021

Local creators joined Chorlton's first ever craftivists art trail in 2021 to raise awareness of problems and solutions to light pollutions. Artworks were exhibited in front gardens and public places. We hope you enjoy viewing them in the gallery here and feel inspired to take action yourselves.
Find out more about the problems and solutions to light pollution in our online booklet.

Thank you to Rachel Bywater for her stunning photography in 2021. www.rachelbywaterphotography.com

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All exhibits have a QR code sticker to help passers-by find out more about light pollution.

Dim the lights by Nicola

I enjoyed the whole process of being creative and learning about the plight of our garden insects and mammals.

Dim the lights by Nicola

I was ‘persuaded’ to join the project by a friend, but then enjoyed the whole process of being creative and learning about the plight of our garden insects and mammals.

Psychedelic Hypno-Moth by Alison C

I am a nurse who makes jewellery and likes to be crafty in my spare time

Psychedelic Hypno-Moth by Alison C

Jo and Reenie

Jo and Reenie

I decorated this butterfly with my 6 year old - who did most of the painting! The rainbow colours represent the symbol of hope we have all come to recognise this past 18 months, and we wanted to reflect light by using mirrored tiles for the body.

Lights Off, Sleep Well by Manchester Buzz team

Get tips for a good night's sleep from the Manchester Buzz team who funded these wonderful wooden shapes to help raise awareness of light pollution and how it can affect our wellbeing and sleep. buzzmanchester.co.uk and A Guide to how you can get a better night's sleep

Lights Off, Sleep Well by Manchester Buzz team

Lights Off, Sleep Well by Manchester Buzz team

Bat by Anna Violet

Bat by Anna

Blinded by the Light: Chorlton Craftivists light pollution awareness art trail Gallery of exhibits from Chorlton Arts Festival 2021

Blinded by the Light: Chorlton Craftivists light pollution awareness art trail
Gallery of exhibits from Chorlton Arts Festival 2021