Cycle - Artwork of River of Light 2025

About Cycle

Cycle is an urban star, shining bright. Created by Serge Maheu, Cycle is an interactive installation inspired by the revolutions of the sun and the moon, that illuminates open spaces.

Composed of a series of modules equipped with several light animation sequences, Cycle delights with its variations in intensity and colour. Diffusing brightness from its core, it evokes the halo effect of an eclipse. In a maestria of light and sound, Cycle comes to life at the rhythm of bystanders’ interactions. By moving to the beat of the ambient music, the young and the young at heart transmit their energy to Cycle, transforming it into a larger-than-life musical sequencer.

Easy read description

Cycle is a bright, shining light artwork. It shows the sun and moon moving in circles. The lights change colour and brightness. When people move and dance, it plays music and lights up with their energy.

Artist credits

Artist - Serge Maheu

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Location

The Strand, Liverpool, L1 8LT (Outside Cunard Building)

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Accessibility information

A detailed description of Cycle for those who are hearing impaired

Cycle is composed of a series of 24 modules arranged in a serpentine line and equipped with several light animation sequences. It delights with variations in intensity and colour—white, red, purple, blue. The installation glows from within and responds to the presence and movement of people, transforming into a larger-than-life musical sequencer. Visitors are invited to walk along the structure or sit on it, becoming part of the experience through their interaction.

Visual and Light considerations

The lighting element of this installation consists of variations in intensity and colour from white, red, purple and blue.

Noise considerations

The audio element of this installation consists of soft, pulsing rhythms, shimmering tones and layered synthetic textures that create a calm and immersive atmosphere.

General considerations

The approach and circulation outside the Cunard building (on the strand site) consist of a flagged area which is level. Please note that whilst people are invited to walk on the installation, it is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the width of the walkway.

Whilst the installation itself does not contain any seating areas; street furniture it situated in the vicinity of the installation in the area.