A new light installation for Penny Brohn Centre in Pill, to be unveiled at the Twilight Balloon Glow event on 20th October, 6-8pm.
tickets: https://pennybrohn.org.uk/event/twilight-balloon-glow/
Inspired by the healing plants in the Centre’s gardens, the artwork illuminates Ham Green House in autumnal hues, blending images of gingko leaves with cellular patterns of plants like rosemary, aloe vera, and witch hazel. The name “Leaf Glow” also refers to solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), a process related to photosynthesis and studied in climate change research.
“Our gardens feature diverse species, including the Ginkgo tree, known for its medicinal benefits, such as improving memory and reducing inflammation. This tree symbolises the Centre’s inspiring work. Many of the large, centuries-old trees, inherited with the house, were planted for their healing properties, with many also having magical or symbolic significance.”
History of Ham Green House
“Leaf Glow” is projected onto the historic Grade II listed Ham Green House at the Penny Brohn Centre. Built in the early 18th century, the house was once owned by the philanthropic Bright family and was the childhood home of Richard Bright, a pioneering physician in kidney disease research.