Submergence

Set within Heligan’s historic reserve yard, Submergence blurs the boundaries between the virtual and the physical.

This immersive installation from Squidsoup transforms thousands of suspended lights into a living environment, where each tiny sphere creates movement and emotion through shifting patterns of light.

Formed from 256 strands, each with 21 LEDs, Submergence comprises 5,376 individually addressable points of light, creating a luminous, three-dimensional canvas.

Across a 12-minute sequence, the work moves through distinct phases of curiosity, tension and release – inviting quiet reflection on presence, connection and perception.

With fires roaring, the Heligan Kitchen will be serving up warming family favourites until 6.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings so why not warm up with a meal after your visit.

There are no extra charges for guests to immerse themselves within Submergence on various evenings throughout January and February 1.

You may also like the following events from The Lost Gardens of Heligan:

• Next Friday, 16th January, 04:00 pm, Neon Jungle Roller Skating Rink in St Austell
• This month, 28th January, 06:00 pm, Homecoming Presents: No Trees No Seas in St Austell
• Next month, 4th February, 06:00 pm, Homecoming Presents: Tresco and Heligan: soil, stories and plants in St Austell