Throughout the day, visitors explored how light shapes what we see, how movement creates narrative, and how simple materials can become powerful tools for creativity. From handcrafted shadow puppets to human-scale shadow theatre performances, each film captures a unique moment of curiosity, imagination and shared experience.

 

This gallery brings together the energy, experimentation and creativity of the day — offering families, participants and visitors the opportunity to revisit performances, explore the evolving experience, and celebrate the many ways light and shadow were used to tell stories.

 

What was Shadow & Light Studio?

A drop-in creative STEM experience inspired by Helios

Designed to complement the Helios installation, Shadow & Light Studio invited visitors to:

• Create their own shadow puppets

• Build mini shadow theatres

• Experiment with light, shape and silhouette

• Step into a human-scale shadow theatre space

• Explore storytelling through movement, perspective and play

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By blending art, science and immersive participation, the experience encouraged visitors of all ages to engage with light not only as a physical phenomenon, but as a creative tool for exploration and expression.

 

Explore the Gallery

Browse through the films below to discover individual performances, playful experiments and moments of shared creativity from across the event.

Whether you joined us on the day or are discovering the project for the first time, we hope this gallery offers a glimpse into the imagination, confidence and curiosity that made Helios such a special experience.

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