Dyno-Birds
created by Gavin Lewery and Jodi Watson
In the wild trajectory of evolution, birds supplanted dinosaurs and humans
went bald. In their own inimitable way, for the 22nd Lantern Finale, Welfare
State International once again, sent the fur and feathers flying sky high,
eventually bringing us down to earth where blackbirds will never look the same
again!
Lantern Festival is one of Ulverston's most famous cultural exports, featuring
in celebrations worldwide - from Bosnia to the Commonwealth Games. It is the
highlight of South Lakeland's year, drawing people from across the world to
experience the joyous combination of Ulverston's Lantern Procession, co-ordinated
by The Lantern Supporters Group, and the WSI Finale held in Ford Park.
Large Scale Sculptural Workshops
This year saw another fantastic week of making. Basking in the long overdue sunshine artists came together to create the large scale lanterns that would lead the rivers of light through the streets of Ulverston on Saturday 18th September 2004.
Led by Jodi Watson and Gavin Lewery the group came together to discuss the ideas, techniques and explore the practicalities of making lanterns to this years theme of fur, feathers and scales.
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