‘Colour and Light’: Immersive projection experience at York Minster in pictures

‘Colour and Light’ is an immersive projection experience for the whole family, illuminating York Minster during the dark evenings of winter.

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 11th Feb 2023, 11:45 BST

Brought to the city by the York BID, the unique show has been created by Doubletake Projections using projection mapping to re-imagine the facade of the iconic South Transept of York Minster.

Here are some amazing pictures taken ahead of the opening night on Friday (February 10):

The free public show will be visible from the South Piazza of the Minster from 6pm to 9pm every evening from February 10th - 23rd. The show will be on an 8-minute loop, and viewers are invited to stay for as many showings as they wish. No booking is required.

1. ‘Colour and Light’ at York Minster

The free public show will be visible from the South Piazza of the Minster from 6pm to 9pm every evening from February 10th - 23rd. The show will be on an 8-minute loop, and viewers are invited to stay for as many showings as they wish. No booking is required. Photo: GARETH BUDDO

Continuing the Minster’s 2,000 years of history and human creativity, ‘Colour and Light’ brings elements of the iconic building’s rich heritage into the digital realm.

2. ‘Colour and Light’ at York Minster

Continuing the Minster’s 2,000 years of history and human creativity, ‘Colour and Light’ brings elements of the iconic building’s rich heritage into the digital realm. Photo: GARETH BUDDO

As well as paying homage to the Cathedral's construction and incorporating nods to local history, a particular focus will be on bringing York Minster's medieval stained glass to the spotlight. Collaged compositions of biblical stories told through the stained glass will be animated and beamed onto the towering transept walls - shining a new light on the medieval window illustrations.

3. ‘Colour and Light’ at York Minster

As well as paying homage to the Cathedral's construction and incorporating nods to local history, a particular focus will be on bringing York Minster's medieval stained glass to the spotlight. Collaged compositions of biblical stories told through the stained glass will be animated and beamed onto the towering transept walls - shining a new light on the medieval window illustrations. Photo: GARETH BUDDO

Using various animation techniques and styles, the after-dark projection show will illuminate the Minster showcasing elements of the rich historical archives in a new and engaging way while emphasising the grandeur and ornate detail of York Minster's architecture.

4. ‘Colour and Light’ at York Minster

Using various animation techniques and styles, the after-dark projection show will illuminate the Minster showcasing elements of the rich historical archives in a new and engaging way while emphasising the grandeur and ornate detail of York Minster's architecture. Photo: GARETH BUDDO