Move with Marina

Ayup Puppets in collaboration with made by racoons

Nottingham Light Night 2026

Marina in place at Trinity square at Nottingham Light Night 2026

Move with marina is an interactive light sculpture of an octopus that was commissioned as part of Nottingham light Night 2026. She is a large octopus of plastazote construction. her front four tentacles are interactive, encouraging the public to connect with their inner child and ‘move with Marina’ and manipulate her tentacles. We added to the atmosphere by filling the space with bubbles when the wind allowed.

As co-artistic director of Ayup puppets company I was part of the team the created marina from build to presentation. we worked collaboratively with Made by Racoons to create this installation.

Construction of the tentacles

Testing the lights

Installation of the lights in the tentacles

Further tentacle details