Yorkshire artist’s to feature at Blackpool Illuminations

Artist Robert E Fuller, from Thixendale, will have his work featured as part of the iconic light display starting on August 29.

Titled Wild Light, his work will convert the illumination’s roadway section into an outdoor gallery showcasing wildlife art.

The gallery will feature 12 of the artist’s lifelike animal paintings (Image: Supplied)

It will consist of 12 of the artist’s lifelike animal paintings, marking the first nature exhibit of its kind.

This is the first instance of wildlife and nature being featured in the annual event.

Mr Fuller, who has two million followers on social media, said: “I am absolutely delighted that my work is going to be a part of Blackpool Illuminations this year, especially because this is the first time wildlife will be a part of the show, and to be a part of such a ‘first’ is really exciting.

“I have been a champion of British wildlife all my life, so this makes it all the more special.

“We have such an amazing number of species here, and it is just great to know that at last everyday animals such as robins, badgers, owls, and hares will be up in lights for everyone to enjoy.”

Along with Mr Fuller’s artwork, popstar Olly Murs will flick the switch to initiate six miles of illuminations after performing a set of hits at the launch on August 29.

Other displays include a new creation by Creative Curator Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, featuring three seven-metre-tall dragons on the Tower Festival Headland.

Blackpool Illuminations (Image: Supplied)

Councillor Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: “Blackpool Illuminations has always been about innovation and creating those special moments of excitement and joy, and in 2025, we are raising the bar once again.

“From Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s magnificent dragons and playful pooches, to Robert E Fuller’s incredibly detailed wildlife portraits and Jason Wilsher-Mills’ deeply personal celebration of love, these new features bring together talented and acclaimed artists with a shared passion for storytelling.

“This year is again going to be very special!”

A spokesperson announced: “Mr Fuller’s illuminated works feature paintings of badgers, foxes, pheasants and birdlife,  . . .  set to bring the beauty of the natural world to Blackpool’s famous lights.”