A detailed description of Positive Spin for those who are visually impaired 

Positive Spin is a 5.5m high box-like unit suspended on an arch surround covered in cabochon lights. Three illuminated rotating drums sit at its centre with illustrated symbols on, similar to a fruit machines. A light box in the shape of a rainbow sits on top of the unit and suspended above that is an arch of neon multi-coloured letters that spell POSITIVE SPIN.

A detailed description of Positive Spin for those who are hearing impaired

A psychedelic inspired soundscape, reminiscent of arcade machines loop while you interact with the machine.

Visual and Light considerations

Set across 3 large curved screens, a series of animated symbols will scroll past the viewer, beneath each screen is located a large button which allows the viewer to stop the animation and select a symbol, once all 3 symbols have been selected the machine responds with a tightly choreographed pulsing lighting  and video display and plays back a fortune reading across the screens, before gently resetting for the next audience member. 

Noise considerations

The installation is accompanied by a soft, ambient soundscape with clear poppy chord sequences and tactile sounds that define the gaming elements.

General considerations

  • The approach and circulation areas are level (please note that the area is cobbled and has flagstone and as such not totally even). Access to the installation is ramped. 
  • Whilst the installation itself does not contain any seating areas, benches are situated in the vicinity of the installation in the area

  • Easy Read Description can be found here.

Quiet hour measures

River of Light will be organising four 'Quiet Hour' sessions for 2024. They will take place on the following days/times: - 

  • Sunday 27 October, Monday 28 October, Sunday 3 November and Monday 4 November. 
  • 4pm - 5pm

Measures that will be in place during the 'Quiet Hour' staging will be different for each installation and further details can be found here.

During the Quiet Hour, the installation will run quieter and with the lights dimmed. Additionally, the spinning symbols on the drums will be rotating on a lower speed. 

NEED ADDITIONAL HELP?

  • All installations will have a member of staff present who is there for your safety and will be able to answer any specific queries you may have. 

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