Location: Hung under Framwellgate Bridge
Colourful neon glows in unexpected places
German artist, Anselm Reyle, brings his colourful neon installation to Durham. Nestled under the Framwellgate Bridge, Reyle’s artwork is composed of fragments of leftover neon tubes from industrial and urban spaces. The installation is reminiscent of old neon advertising used to display products for sale. Further inspired by Reyle’s participation in the punk and heavy metal music movements, in the 80s, the neon ‘Day Glo’ colours can be seen as a homage to this era.
About Anselm Reyle
First shown at Licht Parcours 2000, Anselm Reyle’s artwork was part of the artistic exploration of the watercourse of the Oker in Braunschweig, Germany. Now, the German artist brings his colourful, shiny neon installation to Durham, nestled under the Framwellgate Bridge. Reyle’s artwork is composed of fragments or leftover neon tubes from industrial and urban spaces. Reminiscent of old neon advertising used to display products for sale, the installation is oscillating between the ideas of nostalgic relic and cool retro strategy. Further inspired by Reyle’s participation in the punk and heavy metal music movements, in the 80s, the neon ‘Day Glo’ colours can be seen as a homage to this era. Combined, his individual neon pieces flow in harmony, making a cohesive, illuminating artwork.