Message from the Skies

Love Letters to Europe Written by Lousie Welsh

Message from the Skies celebrated Scotland's connection to Europe through projected artworks across Edinburgh’s landmarks.

At the heart of this immersive experience was our collaboration with writer Louise Welsh and designer Emlyn Firth, culminating in a large-scale storytelling projection on Techcube in Edinburgh. Louise Welsh explored some of the linguistic ties that bind us to the rest of Europe. Inspired by captcha tests, the typographic treatment employed the Opposit typeface, introducing a unique contrast and myriad accents to the narrative.

This Edinburgh’s Hogmanay production blended art, culture, and technology in partnership with the International Book Festival and UNESCO City of Literature.

Our Role
Video Production
Building Projections
Projection Mapping

Storytelling
Artwork

Shared origins

Louise Welsh's poetic statement delved into our shared origins and cultures, exemplified by a series of words translated between Scots and European languages, showcasing the power of understanding amidst linguistic diversity. Read it in full here.

Credits

Client
Underbelly - Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
In partnership with the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature.

Writer
Louise Welsh

Graphic Designer
Emlyn Firth

Video Production
Bright Side Studios

Projection Mapping
Bright Side Studios