Medusae

Artist:
Simon Clegg
Location:
Tower Festival Headland
Map Ref:
22
Year:
2026-2023
Country:

UK

Medusae

Are you ready for a fun aquatic adventure? Our amazing interactive installation awaits you, featuring the most vibrant and mesmerising jellyfish you’ve ever seen! Immersed in a sea of colours and light shows, this experience is sure to uplift your spirits and dazzle your senses.

The best part? Our friendly jellyfish won’t sting you – they’re just here to spread joy and showcase their funky lighting.

The cool lighting was created because of some amazing local schoolchildren who imagined their own versions of jellyfish!
This just goes to show that creativity knows no bounds and can come from anyone, even the little ones. Can you imagine what other awesome designs we could come up with if we let our imaginations run wild like these kids did? We can’t wait to see what other masterpieces we can create in the future!

FUN JELLYFISH FACTS

  • They have no brain, heart, bones or eyes
  • A jellyfish’s mouth is found in the centre of its body.
  • They aren’t actually fish — they’re plankton.
  • They can range in size from less than an inch to nearly 7 feet long, with tentacles up to 100 feet long.
  • They are composed of 98% water
  • They have complicated vision. They have around 24 eyes, out of which only two can detect colour.

Simon Clegg

Simon Clegg is a highly accomplished graphic designer and illustrator. His talent was clearly evident during his studies at Blackpool & Fylde College, where he received a commendation Diploma.

Simon gained valuable experience working in tabloids, designing features, illustrations, and advertising before taking on a role as Concept Designer at EDS Studios. There, he demonstrated his exceptional design skills by creating Themed Rides for world-renowned organisations such as The Trafford Centre, Legoland, Coral Island, Blackpool Tower, and Sealife Centre.

“My time with the design team at Blackpool Illuminations has been an incredible journey, full of opportunities to enhance the traditional and marry it with the latest technology. I hope my passion and joy in creating something impactful and beautiful is evident in Medusae. Bring on the light.”

Lightworks

Blackpool Illuminations has its own highly skilled and experienced production team consisting of engineers, technicians, artists, animators and riggers, based at a state of the-art depot, known as ‘Lightworks’ based near Blackpool Airport.

The team have a wealth of experience manufacturing installations using many different types of materials.