Newcastle’s Toffee Factory is set to play host to the wonderful world of nocturnal insects this weekend…

The Illuminarium is an ambitious, digital moving image installation by artists Chloe Rodham and Tim Lozinski, which dazzled audiences when it launched at Queens Hall in Hexham in October.

If you weren’t lucky enough to see it there, you’ll now have a second chance as the installation comes to the Toffee Factory on Newcastle’s Quayside, from 10th until 12th December. Entrance to The Illuminarium is free and runs from 4pm until 8pm.

Described as an Alice In Wonderland-esque experience, the installation will be housed outside in a tent-like structure, and promises to take visitors on a trip through the life cycle of one of the world’s most mysterious creatures: the moth.

With the use of luminous sculptures, multiple projections, sound and stop-motion animation, the beautifully crafted models are sure to enchant and engage audiences.

Emerging Northumberland-based artist Chloe Rodham, who specialises in combining traditional model-making with digital creative processes, explains: “Illuminarium was really well received in Hexham, and we hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to come and see it at the Toffee Factory over this weekend in December.”

“With glowing fibre-optic caterpillars and cocoon shaped lanterns, our exhibition reveals a projected stop-motion animation of moths.  It will be different from the one that was shown in Hexham, and we’re excited to see what audiences will think of it.”

There will be also be the chance to gather insight into how the artwork was created, as the artists will be giving a talk from 4pm until 5pm on Saturday. For more information, or to book a free ticket, visit www.the-illuminarium.co.uk.

The Illuminarium is supported by public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Creative Space Management.