AN UNUSUAL signpost is pointing the way to a contemporary art exhibition in York on the theme of light.
A piece of neon work created by West Yorkshire artist Shaun Pickard has been attached to a tree at the edge of the city's Coppergate shopping centre.
The work, called Unnatural 1999, is part of a new exhibition called A Light Crescendo - art illuminating York St Mary's - which has been commissioned by York Museums Trust.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday, October 30, features works by acclaimed contemporary artists from around the world, all sharing the theme of light.
There will be a programme of free events during the exhibition, including weekly talks and performances every Thursday evening, bookable art workshops every Friday during August, and drop-in family art days every Saturday until October 16.
Trust chief executive Janet Barnes said: "The support of Arts Council Yorkshire has enabled us to bring something exciting, new and different to York's cultural life - a free, public contemporary art venue."
The venue opens from Tuesday to Saturday (11am to 6pm), except Thursdays (11am to 8pm). Entry is free. For more information, phone 01904 687687.
Updated: 11:59 Saturday, July 24, 2004
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