Water, water everywhere ... immersive fun at The Lexicon
A HOST of immersive activities have opened at The Lexicon in Bracknell.
The Forest Springs event, a collaboration between The Lexicon and Bracknell Forest Council, has been created to celebrate one of earth’s most precious elements - water.
Visitors will be greeted with a canopy of blue, spinning raindrops at the Braccan Walk North with an information cube full of facts about water and the role it plays in the environment.
In Princess Square, the River Nets Retreat will allow visitors to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the town centre.
The main attraction is the world premiere of As Water Falls, a unique interactive experience that explores our relationship with water using a digital waterfall.
As well as the site and sound of flowing water, residents will be able to create their own art using the light from a mobile phone torch.
Rob Morris, general manager of The Lexicon, said: “We’re doing something a bit different this Easter with what is really a contemporary art experience.
“As Water Falls is an amazing experience and I think there’ll be a lot of people impressed when they come and visit.”
Seven large water bubbles will take over Union Square and visitors are invited to touch them to activate different water sounds
There are a further two art exhibits with a Riverbed Garden at Fenwick Bridge and a special shoal of fish, made entirely from recycled materials, at Braccan Walk South.
A number of workshops will be taking place in Princess Square with bookable yoga workshops and watercolour painting available throughout the day.
All activities are accessible and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sessions are available daily between 10am and 11am.
Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, executive member for economic development and regeneration at the council, stressed the importance of making it available to everyone.
He said: “This is a real UK first and it is so important the SEND provision allows everyone to engage in different ways.
“For the last two years we’ve been told to keep our distance and not engage but now this is about inviting people to immerse themselves in the art installation
“I’m really excited and I can’t wait to see people’s reaction.”
On Saturday, from 1pm to 8pm, there will be a musical celebration in Bond Square with TikTok stars Here at Last topping the bill.
Forest Springs is open at The Lexicon in Bracknell until Saturday, April 16.