Alex Chinneck Unveils Whimsical Sculptural Lamps at Assembly Bristol
Reimagining Victorian-style lampposts with playful forms.
At Assembly Bristol in the UK, the city’s newest waterfront spot, artist Alex Chinneck has introduced a series of sculptural street lamps that blend traditional charm with unexpected twists. Cast in steel, Chinneck’s creations reimagine Victorian-style lampposts with playful forms: two lamps twist into a dramatic bow, while another pair wraps closely together, an embrace the artist calls “First Kiss at Last Light.” A single, upright lamp post completes the scene, contrasting the surreal with a touch of the familiar.
Towering over four meters and set against the historic Floating Harbour, the installations combine classic designs with modern LED lighting, forming a bridge between old and new. Known for bringing a touch of fantasy to urban landscapes, Chinneck continue to turn everyday objects into scenes of surrealism. Over the past decade, he’s reimagined bricks, stones, and buildings, infusing them with movement and play.
Assembly Bristol
Cheese Ln,
Bristol BS2 0JJ
United Kingdom
