The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, has been transformed into a light and sound installation called Lost Worlds, created by Luxmuralis and inspired by the civilisations, myths and natural wonders of the ancient world.
The installation, which runs during this month, illuminates the iconic site with projections reimagining the artistic achievements of the Etruscans, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans and Anglo-Saxons. It was created by sculptor and artist Peter Walker, with an original score by composer David Harper.
A Journey Through Time and Civilisations
Visitors enter through a chalk walk into a moving collage of light and shapes, described as stepping into a gigantic kaleidoscope. The experience continues in the Old Naval College chapel, where thousands of years of history, back to the dinosaurs, are projected in colour with a soundtrack.
The show charts lost civilisations, medieval manuscripts, early explorers' maps, cave paintings, mythical kingdoms, the natural world, and the industrial and technological revolutions.
Iconic Architecture Illuminated
Outside, Christopher Wren's domes are bathed in light and shapes. The installation concludes in the Painted Hall, completed in 1726 by Sir James Thornhill.
Lost Worlds forms part of the Old Royal Naval College's creative collaboration with Peter Walker, alongside his forthcoming Peace Doves installation. These projections are among a series of commissions marking the Painted Hall's 300th anniversary.
A New Way to Experience a Landmark
Peter Walker, Artistic Director of Luxmuralis, said: "It is a real privilege to return to the Old Royal Naval College with a new work. The Painted Hall is one of the most extraordinary spaces in Britain, and every time we create here, we discover something new within its architecture and history."
He added: "With 'Lost Worlds', we want to invite people of every age and background to step into a place of wonder, to leave the everyday behind and become completely immersed in light, sound and storytelling." Tickets are available via the Old Naval College website.
